Deep Injection Sparks Water Rights Battle

Montana’s biorefinery plans to inject wastewater deep underground via old oil wells, sparking fierce opposition from environmental groups and county officials who argue the EPA’s approval ignores real contamination risks and lacks transparency. Critics question the agency’s claim that the deep aquifer is unusable for drinking water, especially amid drought, and demand more testing on the wastewater’s contents — including phosphorus, nitrogen, and salts. A legal challenge has been filed with the Ninth Circuit, seeking to block the exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act. While the company says the waste is non-hazardous, local leaders push for faster on-site treatment and stricter oversight before injection begins. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2c0a528983ed1ce