EPA approves permits for wastewater injection into Pondera County aquifer

EPA approves permits for wastewater injection into Pondera County aquifer

May 6, 2026 · 2 min

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The episode discusses the EPA's decision to approve permits for wastewater injection into a protected aquifer in Montana, despite local opposition.

More than six square miles of an aquifer under Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front has been removed from federal protections and slated for wastewater. The change comes despite overwhelming opposition from the local community.

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