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McGregor, SpaceX accused of overpumping water amid increase in rocket testing
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Brandon Lingle San Antonio Express-News , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 29, 2026
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Key points Details of the situation can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which has reported on the accusations against McGregor and SpaceX regarding their water usage practices. In Central Texas, concerns have been raised about water usage.
In Central Texas, concerns have been raised about water usage. The city of McGregor has been accused of overpumping water from the Trinity Aquifer for three consecutive years.
This issue is linked to increased rocket engine testing by SpaceX in the area. Further information on this matter is available from local news sources.
Details of the situation can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which has reported on the accusations against McGregor and SpaceX regarding their water usage practices.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
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What is this story about? In Central Texas, concerns have been raised about water usage. The city of McGregor has been accused of overpumping water from the Trinity Aquifer for three consecutive years. This issue is linked to…
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