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SpaceX overpumped 128M gallons of groundwater; now Texas city has to pay $175,000

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What happened

McGregor has agreed to pay $175,000 in penalties for groundwater overuse linked to SpaceX's activities.

The city will make a one-time payment and subsequent quarterly payments over 25 years.

Key facts

  • McGregor has agreed to pay $175,000 in penalties for groundwater overuse linked to SpaceX's activities.
  • The city will make a one-time payment and subsequent quarterly payments over 25 years.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:31:44 UTC.

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