Texas Administrative Code
Title 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 331 - UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL
Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 331.5 - Prevention of Pollution

Universal Citation: 30 TX Admin Code § 331.5

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) No permit or authorization by rule shall be allowed where an injection well causes or allows the movement of fluid that would result in the pollution of an underground source of drinking water. A permit or authorization by rule shall include terms and conditions reasonably necessary to protect fresh water from pollution.

(b) Persons authorized to conduct underground injection activities under this chapter shall address unauthorized discharges of chemicals of concern (COCs) from associated tankage and equipment according to the requirements of Chapter 350 of this title (relating to the Texas Risk Reduction Program).

(c) Pre-injection units must be designed, constructed, operated, maintained, monitored, and closed so as not to cause:

(1) the discharge or imminent threat of discharge of waste into or adjacent to the waters in the state without obtaining specific authorization for such a discharge from the commission;

(2) the creation or maintenance of a nuisance; or

(3) the endangerment of the public health and welfare.

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