Brackish drilling wastewater saves aquifers?

What’t the deal? On January 15th, the EPA allowed TCEQ to manage permitting for oil and gas discharge. Before permits came through the Texas Railroad Commission and the EPA. New game, new rules?

Why should we care? New kid is in charge, new rules could be up next. Add to it State Senator Perry who says the brackish water could ultimately replenish aquifers.

Why does this matter to me? UT scientists have found a cheaper way to remove salt from brackish water. So, desalination could be more affordable. It’s estimated that the total value of water management from oil and gas to be $33.6 billion.

Salon | Lawmakers to weigh whether wastewater from oil fields could replenish the state’s aquifers