The Railroad Commission has finalized new oil and gas waste management rules

Source: Texas overhauls oil and gas waste management rules after 40 years (MRT)

If new rules are approved, treated “produced water” could be used for agriculture, growing trees and manufacturing.

Source: New Mexico Lawmakers to Decide Whether Oil and Gas Wastewater Could Be Reused on Wide Scale – Inside Climate News

Source: Researchers discover Valley groundwater may increase risk of cancer (KRGV)

ENCAMPMENT – Ranchers and landowners in Carbon County have filed an appeal against a water exchange plan approved by the Wyoming State Engineer for HF Sinclair.

Source: Carbon County ranchers, landowners challenge state approval of HF Sinclair water plan (Wyoming News)

DORCHESTER, Texas (KTEN) — The Red River Groundwater Conservation District took action against the Mustang Special Utility District on Thursday for drilling a well without a permit.

Source: Water company fined for drilling Grayson County well without permit | Texas News | inforney.com

In a new report, scientists say the U.S. is facing serious challenges as groundwater is depleted in many areas. They call for a national effort to safeguard aquifers.

Source: Landmark report calls for national effort to curb groundwater depletion – Los Angeles Times

Source: View of Commentary: Now or Never: It’s Time to Address Water Scarcity in Texas | Texas Water Journal

Source: Wastewater is leaking from Texas oil wells. Here’s why it’s happening — and the dangers it poses (Houston Chronicle)

The bill would require companies to test fertilizer made from sewage sludge for PFAS and meet limits before selling them to Texas farmers and ranchers.

Source: Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce PFAS in fertilizer | The Texas Tribune

Source: Arizona agency takes action to regulate groundwater use in rural southeast