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SpaceX faces accusations it violated the Clean Water Act
The alleged violations could affect future launches from Starbase.
Flying debris smashed into at least one car nearby, and the plume of dust reportedly reached residents several miles away as well as nesting grounds for endangered birds and sea turtles. After the explosion, CNBC says SpaceX scrambled to rebuild the launchpad and install a water deluge system meant to blunt the tremendous heat, energy, and sound from launches. A Rio Grande Valley, Texas, nonprofit called SaveRGV reportedly sent SpaceX a notice of intent to sue in June over its deluge system allegedly discharging wastewater without a permit.
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