SaveRGV announces plan to sue SpaceX

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SaveRGV announced Wednesday it has sent a letter to SpaceX with a notice of intent to sue under the Clean Water Act.

The announcement comes less than 24 hours before SpaceX's expected fourth Starship test flight out of Boca Chica.

A news release from SaveRGV claimed that SpaceX has violated the Clean Water Act every time it has activated its fire-suppressant system at the launch pad "by discharging wastewater without a permit."

SaveRGV said after 60 days it will file suit, seeking injunctive relief as well as civil penalties.

“SpaceX must stop breaking the law,” said Save RGV member Jim Chapman. “Because the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has failed thus far to enforce the law, our local community must turn to the courts to ensure the protection of Boca Chica and its sensitive ecosystem.”

On Tuesday, the FAA approved a license authorization for the fourth Starship launch, as well as a modified license.

ValleyCentral reached out to SpaceX for a comment, but has not received a response.