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Leak causes release of treated produced water

TIOGA -A valve/piping connection leak caused the release of 2,500 barrels of treated produced water at a saltwater disposal well, about five miles southwest of Tioga, on Monday.

Bosque Disposal System LLC notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of the release at the Justin SWD 1 saltwater disposal well on Tuesday.

The product was contained on-site and at the time of reporting 2,500 barrels had been recovered. A state inspector has been to the location and will monitor any additional cleanup required.

The produced water was mixed with hydrochloric acid which was neutralized with sodium bicarbonate as part of the cleanup. Hydrochloric acid is a commonly used acid in oil and gas production.

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