TCEQ plans new air monitoring site in Eagle Ford

By John Tedesco

September 29, 2014 | Updated: September 30, 2014 11:49am

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The explosion of oil and gas production on the Eagle Ford Shale is an economic boon, but it also has spawned air quality and road challenges that must be addressed.

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The explosion of oil and gas production on the Eagle Ford Shale is an economic boon, but it also has spawned air quality and road challenges that must be addressed.

By John Tedesco

September 29, 2014 | Updated: September 30, 2014 11:49am

SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality says it plans to add a new air monitor in the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale play to measure the effect of pollution from oil and gas sites that are spreading across South Texas.

John Tedesco

John Tedesco

Investigative Reporter | San Antonio Express-News

John Tedesco

John Tedesco

Investigative Reporter | San Antonio Express-News

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