Oil and gas companies are facing challenges in disposing of their wastewater, as available disposal options are dwindling. Regulators in Texas are working on permits that would allow the treated wastewater to be reused outside of oilfields. This could potentially involve releasing the treated water into rivers or using it on rangeland.

Further details on the proposed permits and the treatment process are available from the source. The development of these permits is a response to the growing need for alternative disposal methods.

More information can be found through Texas Public Radio.