Legal Dispute Arises Over Toxic Water Leaks in Top US Oil Field
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Summary
Toxic water leaks from oil wells in the Permian Basin have led to environmental concerns and legal disputes among producers, with a New Mexico oil driller accusing Devon Energy Corp. of damaging its reserves with wastewater.
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In an ongoing case in Texas’ Loving County (population: 48), a New Mexico oil driller says Devon Energy Corp. and another company wrecked its reserves by flooding them with wastewater.
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