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Former employee claims Odessa company dumped hazardous chemicals; state opens investigation
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Sierra Burnett , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The former employee, who has 17 years of experience in the oilfield, claims to have witnessed the disposal of chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and xylene.
A former employee of West Texas Cementers has come forward with allegations that the company has been dumping hazardous chemicals on public land. This has prompted an investigation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The former employee, who has 17 years of experience in the oilfield, claims to have witnessed the disposal of chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and xylene.
Further details about the allegations and the investigation are available from local news sources, including an account from the former employee about the disposal methods and his concerns about safety.
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Category: government Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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