A significant environmental incident occurred in West Texas, involving a church parking lot. An old well suddenly began releasing large amounts of oilfield wastewater, leading to a substantial cleanup effort. The leak was eventually controlled by the Texas Railroad Commission, which shut down nearby injection wells.

However, by that point, a considerable amount of toxic wastewater had already surfaced. 5 million gallons. Further details about this incident can be found through the Texas Tribune, which has reported on the spill and its aftermath.

Local residents may want to consult the original source for more information on this environmental incident.