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11th annual Produced Water Society conference addresses water reuse needs in the Basin
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Talley , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway This event brought together various stakeholders to discuss a significant challenge in the Permian Basin.
The 11th Annual Produced Water Society conference was recently held in Midland. This event brought together various stakeholders to discuss a significant challenge in the Permian Basin. The conference took place at the Bush Convention Center, where industry leaders, researchers, and state lawmakers gathered.
Their focus was on finding new ways to reuse large amounts of water. Further details about the conference and its discussions are available from local news sources, including KMID and KPEJ.
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Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
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