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The message from both local leaders and industry is clear: the clock is ticking, and South Texas’ water future may define its economic one.

A new report reveals a sharp rise in water use by the region’s fracking industry

Drilling companies should watch these developments closely and consider how transparency, collaboration, and local ecosystem impact are becoming essential components of industrial water resilience.

Local officials allege the University of Michigan is being “deceptive” over its plans for the $1.2 billion “computation center,” which could bring few benefits and many costs to Ypsilanti Township.

Marietta City Council’s Water, Sewer and Sanitation Committee has created a seven-member task force to take a closer look at the science, safety, and permitting process surrounding injection wells.

It all starts with a driller, a bowl of Kaboom cereal, and a mom in a fuzzy blue robe. Ends with prison, Pizza Hut, and a pastor with one less thumb. Yes, it’s all true — meet Jim Beath.

The Santee Sioux Nation has advised residents not to drink water from the public system and continues to distribute bottled water as an alternative supply. 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it will hold a public hearing on October 22 to discuss its specific objection to a proposed wastewater discharge permit.

Residents interested in learning more can review the full Record of Decision, the EPA’s responses to public comments, and additional background materials on the Fulton Avenue Superfund Site profile page.

The EPA continues to work in partnership with the State of Louisiana and Tangipahoa Parish to accelerate recovery, bring in specialized expertise, and ensure transparency with the public.