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Fresh Water Sold for Oil Production in the Permian Basin

Loco Hills, New Mexico - Even as New Mexico is in the midst of extreme drought, freshwater is sold for oil production in the Permian Basin. Fracking, especially, requires high volumes of water.

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Image Description:	Loco Hills, New Mexico - Even as New Mexico is in the midst of extreme drought, freshwater is sold for oil production in the Permian Basin. Fracking, especially, requires high volumes of water.
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