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Environmental groups seek hearing on proposed Bayshore Desalination Facility in Texas City
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The groups, including the Galveston Bay Foundation and Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter, have concerns about the potential impact of the facility. The proposed facility is the Bayshore Desalination Facility, which is planned by EPCOR.
Several environmental groups are seeking a hearing on a proposed desalination facility. The groups, including the Galveston Bay Foundation and Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter, have concerns about the potential impact of the facility. They believe that water discharged from the plant could harm water quality and marine life.
The proposed facility is the Bayshore Desalination Facility, which is planned by EPCOR. The environmental groups are worried about the effects of the discharged water on the surrounding area.
Further details about the proposed facility and the concerns of the environmental groups are available from the source.
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Category: Local Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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