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The 27-acre property bought by TexCom is in the middle of the old Conroe Oil Field, which had some of the largest drilling activity back in the 30’s and 40’s as any other location in Texas.

In sworn testimony, the expert geologist for TexCom discounted every known geological map showing faults in this property, stating in his opinion they were all wrong. This was in spite of the fact that the most recent map, dated 2005, was done by Exxon, the owner and operator of that oil field since the 1920's.

Some problems with this site include:

  • Directly below the proposed drilling site in
    Montgomery County lie 3 major aquifers that
    provide drinking water for all or part of 54 counties
    in South Texas. These are the Chicot, Evangeline,
    and Jasper aquifers. Toxic chemicals will be
    injected under high pressure into cavities below
    these precious freshwater sources. View Aquifer Map.
  • This is an established Residential Community, with homes bordering all sides of the property. Personal water wells for neighbors are as close as 300 feet from the proposed injection wells.
  • There are over 500 abandoned oil wells on this property. Neither TexCom nor the TCEQ experts can determine how many, and to what extent these wells will be breached by toxic waste.
  • Retired Oil & Gas employees have submitted
    depositions that some of these wells were known
    to have been improperly capped at the time they
    were abandoned.
  • This property is known to contain significant
    fissures, which can provide access points for toxic
    leaks to seep into our freshwater supplies.

This site fails every criterion established for the safe operations of Class I injection wells.

  • Economic impact to the community. Montgomery and
    Harris Counties are two of the fastest growing areas in the
    state of Texas, as well as the U.S. The negative
    outcomes of these injection wells may include:
  • Real Estate Developers actively engaged in
    projects to bring thousands of new tax paying
    residents and businesses to this area will abandon
    projects. We will lose new housing, retail growth,
    and access to jobs.
  • Many businesses already here utilize water in their
    production processes, and are bound to FDA
    requirements for food-grade materials. If the
    water is even perceived to be questionable, these
    companies won’t risk it and will leave, taking jobs
    with them.

If you don't want things like paint thinner, antifreeze, and brake fluid in your drinking water, ACT NOW !

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Upcoming Meetings

Mark Your Calendars!

1.Garage Sale &BBQ
COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS EFFORT. This is a fundraising event to help cover litigation and expert witness expenses incurred to continue our opposition effort. Clean out those closets and donate usable items. Donations of garage sale items can be made Wednesday March 3 and Thursday March 4. Call Shirley Hoagland at 936-756-1464(H) or
936-525-9311(C) to make drop off arrangements.
 What:
Furniture, Appliances, Decor, Household
Where:
12051 FM 3083
(Old Grangerland
Fire Station)
When:
Friday March 5 & Saturday March 6
Time:
8am to 4pm

2. State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH Hearing)
Where:
Austin TX
(Location to be nnounced)
When:
April 20-22, 2010 Austin Texas This is the hearing that the TCEQ commissioners remanded in Nov 2008. This is like a trial with the attorneys, expert witnesses etc. SOAH judges will send their recommendations for approval/disapproval/cond-itions to the TCEQ Commissioners.
Bus trip will be arranged for April 20th to kick off the hearing with strong showing of opposition
to permits. Prepaid reservations are needed $25 per person. We must fill at least one bus for
this trip.

3. TCEQ
Commissioners Hearing
When: Date to be announced....expected sometime in the Fall. This will be a hearing like the one in Nov 2008 but it will be the final TCEQ hearing....permits will either be approved or denied from this hearing. ****This hearing we will need to fill 4-5 buses again to go to Austin.

To reserve your bus spot for the April 20 SOAH hearing or for more info contact Jennifer Real: jreal1@peoplepc.com
936-499-7173

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