Elected officials and industry leaders are warning of a looming issue with disposing of wastewater from oil and gas production. The nearly 1 billion gallons generated daily in the Permian Basin is typically injected underground, but this method has caused increased pressure, triggering earthquakes and blowouts.

Industry experts are seeking alternatives to treat and reuse the toxic wastewater, known as produced water. A legislative hearing was recently held to discuss the issue.

Further details on the proposed solutions and the impact of the current disposal methods are available from the source, which has partnered with Inside Climate News to provide more information on this topic.