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Department of Mineral Resources
Oil and Gas Division
State of North Dakota

NEWS RELEASE     |     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     |     May 4, 2026
 

Incident Reported in Williams County

BISMARCK, ND – Select Water Solutions, LLC notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water spill at the Stateline SWD #1 site. The incident occurred on May 2, approximately 15 miles west of Williston, ND.

Select Water Solutions, LLC reported that 400 barrels of produced water were released onto location. As of May 4, 2026, 400 barrels have been recovered.

A North Dakota Oil and Gas inspector has been to the location and will monitor any additional cleanup required.

Federal and state laws require operators to report the spillage of any materials that may pollute water, air or soil. Visit spill.nd.gov for more information about North Dakota’s Unified Spill Reporting System notifications and the public access tool.

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For More Information: 
Marina Gasser, Public Information Specialist
PHONE: 701-328-8020 |     EMAIL: mkgasser@nd.gov