Oklahoma's Toxic Trade Off: Water vs. Wastewater In a state where the oil industry holds sway, the people of Enid are fighting for their right to clean drinking water.
The city's public wells are situated perilously close to injection wells used by oil companies to dispose of toxic wastewater – a situation that not only flouts state regulations but also raises fundamental questions about the trade offs made in the pursuit of energy production.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission, responsible for overseeing industry operations and protecting groundwater, has been accused of favoring the interests of oil and gas companies over those of local communities.