Area brine spill affects wetland
BOWBELLS – The North Dakota Department of Health has been notified of a produced water (brine) spill in Burke County, 4 miles northwest of Bowbells.
Petro Harvester Operating Company, LLC, has reported 2,00 gallons of brine spilled offsite and affected a nearby wetland.
Health Department officials are responding and will work with the company on a remediation plan.
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