Tesla's lithium refinery discharges 231,000 gallons of polluted wastewater a day
Tesla's lithium refinery in Texas is discharging 231,000 gallons of polluted wastewater daily. This discharge was discovered during a routine inspection by a local drainage district. The situation raises environmental concerns regarding the impact of the refinery's operations.
- ▪The Texas drainage district found a pipe discharging black liquid from Tesla's lithium refinery.
- ▪The refinery is reportedly discharging 231,000 gallons of polluted wastewater each day.
- ▪This discovery has sparked concerns about the environmental implications of the refinery's operations.
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| Original publisher | AutoNotion |
| Canonical URL | https://www.autonocion.com/us/tesla-lithium-refinery-texas/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 19:52:49 +0000 |
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