Brine, oil released at site near New Town
NEW TOWN -A tank leak cause the release of 34,860 gallons of brine and 2,520 gallons of oil at the Fladeland SWD 1 saltwater disposal well, operated by Fladeland 1 SWD LLC, about eight miles northeast of New Town on Thursday.
Goodnight Midstream reported the release of the brine and oil to the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division on Thursday.
The product was contained on-site and cleanup is under way. At the time of reporting 34,440 gallons of brine and 2,100 gallons of oil had been recovered.
A state inspector has been to the location and will monitor additional cleanup.
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