WATFORD CITY – North Dakota Department of Health and N.D. Oil and Gas Division personnel are monitoring the investigation and remediation of a produced water spill in the Watford City area.

According to the Health Department, the spill resulted from a pipeline leak about 15 miles southeast of Watford City. Produced water is a by-product of oil and gas development.

The spill occurred on May 29 when the pipeline was struck during installation of a waterline and was reported the next day. The pipeline is part of a gathering system for a saltwater disposal facility owned by Hanna SWD, LLC.

Initial estimates indicate about 200 barrels of produced water were released and impacted rangeland. Health Department and Oil and Gas Division inspected the site.