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TCEQ Investigates Exposed Pipelines at Porter Sand Mine, Finds More Alleged Violations - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 09/05/2025 3:51pm
Article Summary:
"TCEQ Finds Multiple Violations at Porter Sand Mine, Including Exposed Pipelines and Uncontrolled Wastewater Discharges"
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has discovered exposed pipelines at a sand mine in Porter, Texas operated by Texas Frac Sand Materials Inc., and has referred this issue to the Railroad Commission of Texas for further action. Additional alleged violations were identified, including instability at the mine's entrance and breaches in dikes, leading to ongoing enforcement measures. The mine, previously operated by Triple PG Sand Development, has faced multiple violations and legal challenges, including a pending lawsuit for unauthorized wastewater discharge dating back to 2019.
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Date: 09/05/2025 3:51pm
Article Summary:
"TCEQ Finds Multiple Violations at Porter Sand Mine, Including Exposed Pipelines and Uncontrolled Wastewater Discharges"
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has discovered exposed pipelines at a sand mine in Porter, Texas operated by Texas Frac Sand Materials Inc., and has referred this issue to the Railroad Commission of Texas for further action. Additional alleged violations were identified, including instability at the mine's entrance and breaches in dikes, leading to ongoing enforcement measures. The mine, previously operated by Triple PG Sand Development, has faced multiple violations and legal challenges, including a pending lawsuit for unauthorized wastewater discharge dating back to 2019.
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