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Breaches in Triple PG Sand-Mine Dikes Remain Open as Trial Drags into Year 8 - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 03/01/2026 1:34pm
Article Summary:
Triple PG Sand Mine Dike Breaches Persist as State Lawsuit Enters Eighth Year, Raising Environmental and Water-Quality Concerns
A sand mine in Porter owned by cardiologist Prabhakar Guniganti remains the subject of a state lawsuit now entering its eighth year, as court delays continue and multiple breaches in the mine’s dikes remain unrepaired. The openings allow sediment-laden water to flow into Caney Creek and the headwaters of Lake Houston, potentially threatening drinking water quality, fish spawning grounds, and nearby pipelines and power infrastructure. While it is unclear how much the mine contributed to recent water discoloration, the ongoing erosion and exposed breaches have raised environmental and public safety concerns.
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Date: 03/01/2026 1:34pm
Article Summary:
Triple PG Sand Mine Dike Breaches Persist as State Lawsuit Enters Eighth Year, Raising Environmental and Water-Quality Concerns
A sand mine in Porter owned by cardiologist Prabhakar Guniganti remains the subject of a state lawsuit now entering its eighth year, as court delays continue and multiple breaches in the mine’s dikes remain unrepaired. The openings allow sediment-laden water to flow into Caney Creek and the headwaters of Lake Houston, potentially threatening drinking water quality, fish spawning grounds, and nearby pipelines and power infrastructure. While it is unclear how much the mine contributed to recent water discoloration, the ongoing erosion and exposed breaches have raised environmental and public safety concerns.
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