EPA is now reviewing public comments and plans to finalize the revised rule later this year. Whether the changes ultimately bring stability or spark another round of legal challenges remains to be seen.
Cloud Data, Streaming Internet, and Artificial Intelligence have needs that require water and energy at increasing demand, which cannot be met without drilling more wells and boreholes throughout the country.
The order, announced today under the authority of the Clean Water Act, comes after a February 2025 inspection revealed serious lapses in how the company handles and stores hazardous materials.
Drilling companies should watch these developments closely and consider how transparency, collaboration, and local ecosystem impact are becoming essential components of industrial water resilience.
Others have voiced concern that the administration’s emphasis on permitting reform and energy expansion could ultimately prioritize industry growth over ecosystem health.