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SpaceX overpumped 128M gallons of groundwater; now Texas city has to pay $175,000

McGregor has agreed to pay $175,000 in penalties for groundwater overuse linked to SpaceX’s activities. The city will make a one-time payment and subsequent quarterly payments over 25 years. Residents have expressed concerns over the arrangement, as SpaceX primarily drove the overpumping issue. City officials are exploring alternative water sources to address future needs. Groundwater conservation efforts will focus on monitoring and reusing available water resources.

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