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Williston area brine release impacts creek

WILLISTON The North Dakota Department of Health said they have been notified of a produced water (brine) release about 15 miles north of Williston.

Summit Midstream reported an undetermined amount of produced water was released from a salt water disposal line. The spill has impacted nearby waters in Blacktail Creek downstream from Blacktail Lake.

An environmental contractor for the responsible party was on scene for clean up and remediation, the Health Department said Thursday. The Health Department and North Dakota Oil and Gas Division personnel also responded to the incident.

Williston area brine release impacts creek

WILLISTON The North Dakota Department of Health said they have been notified of a produced water (brine) release about 15 miles north of Williston.

Summit Midstream reported an undetermined amount of produced water was released from a salt water disposal line. The spill has impacted nearby waters in Blacktail Creek downstream from Blacktail Lake.

An environmental contractor for the responsible party was on scene for clean up and remediation, the Health Department said Thursday. The Health Department and North Dakota Oil and Gas Division personnel also responded to the incident.

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