Company: WBI
Filing Date: 2025-09-18
Form Type: 424B4
Source: 0001193125-25-206805
Chunk: 228

Company: WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC
Filing Date: 2025-09-18
Form: 424B4
Chunk 228
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 Texas and Oklahoma, have adopted, and other states are considering adopting, additional requirements related to seismic safety, including imposing certain restrictions on the

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permitting of disposed wells or otherwise to assess any relationship between seismicity and the use of disposed wells, which has resulted in some states restricting, suspending or shutting down the use of such injection wells temporarily or permanently. We continue to pursue alternative technologies to disposal, including desalination and recycling technologies, which we believe will be a critical part of the future of produced water handling, particularly in regions that are likely to experience increased regulation of water use and produced water handling activities.

Water Discharges

The Clean Water Act (“CWA”), Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA”), and analogous state laws and regulations impose restrictions and strict controls regarding the unauthorized discharge of pollutants, including produced waters and other oil and gas wastes, into regulated waters and impose requirements affecting our ability to conduct activities in waters and wetlands. Pursuant to the Clean Water Act and analogous state laws and regulations, permits must be obtained to discharge pollutants into regulated waters, including discharge of stormwater or discharge into ground water. The Clean Water Act and regulations implemented thereunder also prohibit the discharge of dredge and fill material into regulated waters, including jurisdictional wetlands, unless authorized by an appropriately issued permit. The scope of these regulated waters has been subject to controversy and revisions in recent years. To the extent any rule or regulation expands the scope of the CWA’s jurisdiction, we and our customers could face increased costs and delays with respect to obtaining permits for dredge and fill activities in wetland areas. Additionally, many states have similar requirements that apply to state waters where federal jurisdiction ends, and as a result, under most circumstances, discharges of pollutants reaching any permanent waterbodies will likely be regulated. If our operations causes a release of oil or other wastes into regulated waters, we could also become liable for clean-up costs and various damages under the OPA. Notably, the scope of the OPA includes certain hazardous wastes that are exempt from regulation under CERCLA and RCRA, such as wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas or geothermal energy. Spill prevention, control and countermeasure requirements of federal laws require appropriate containment berms and similar structures to help prevent the contamination of regulated waters in the event of a spill, rupture or leak of hydrocarbons, including in produced water, from a well, storage tank,