From Texastribune · · 30s
Abandoned oil wells leak near Texas homes
Texas homes near plugged oil wells face gas leaks from abandoned wells.
In brief
Texas homes near plugged oil wells face gas leaks from abandoned wells. Texas residents near plugged oil wells report hydrogen sulfide leaks causing rotten egg smells. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Preserve at Medina subdivision
Students near Vesper Branch street see oil well fence with caution sign.
“caution flammable gas”
Thompson Callaway Spears #1 well
Well plugged since 2006 but leaks hydrogen sulfide gas repeatedly.
“oil hasn’t flowed from the thompson callaway spears #1 well since it was plugged in 2006”
Residents report complaints
Subdivision residents filed repeated complaints since early 2020s.
“since a housing subdivision rose around the well in the early 2020s”
The essence
Texas residents near plugged oil wells report hydrogen sulfide leaks causing rotten egg smells.
