Oil Spill Reported in Mountrail County

Bismarck, ND (KEYZ) Another sizable oil spill is reported in western North Dakota.

The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division was notified of a release occurring on Thursday, February 20 at the Fladeland SWD 1 saltwater disposal well, about eight miles northeast of New Town.

Goodnight Midstream reported Friday, February 21 that 830 barrels of brine and 60 barrels of oil were released due to a tank leak. Product was contained on-site and cleanup is underway.  At the time of reporting, 820 barrels of brine and 50 barrels of oil had been recovered.

A state inspector has been to the location and will monitor additional cleanup.