North Dakota DEQ Reports Produced Water Spill in Williams County

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Published February 13th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) issued a notice regarding a produced water spill reported by Select Water Solutions in Williams County on February 11, 2026. Approximately 250 barrels of produced water were released, impacting a local ditch. The NDDEQ is overseeing cleanup efforts.

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What changed

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has issued a notice concerning a significant produced water spill that occurred on February 11, 2026, in Williams County, reported by Select Water Solutions. The spill involved an estimated 250 barrels (10,500 gallons) of produced water, which ran off the facility into a ditch, affecting the surrounding environment. The NDDEQ is actively engaged with the responsible party to manage the cleanup and monitor remediation activities.

This incident highlights the critical importance of adhering to federal and state laws requiring the immediate reporting of any material spills that could pollute water, air, or soil. Regulated entities operating in North Dakota must ensure robust spill prevention and response plans are in place and that reporting protocols are strictly followed. The NDDEQ's involvement underscores the agency's oversight role in environmental protection and remediation, with ongoing monitoring of the cleanup process.

What to do next

Review internal spill prevention and response plans.
Ensure all personnel are trained on spill reporting procedures.
Verify compliance with state and federal environmental reporting regulations.

Source document (simplified)

NEWS | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | 2/13/2026 Environmental spill reported in Williams County BISMARCK, N.D. Select Water Solutions recently notified the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) of a produced water release on February 11, 2026. Select Water Solutions estimates 250 barrels (10,500 gallons) of produced water ran off the facility into the ditch impacting the surrounding environment. Personnel from the NDDEQ are working with the responsible party on cleanup and will continue to monitor the remediation. 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information contact: Nicole Peterson Spill Response 4201 Normandy Street | Bismarck, ND 58503-1324 | PHONE: 701.328.1676 | EMAIL: nipeterson@nd.gov www.deq.nd.gov # # #