Produced Water Spill Reported in Billings County

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Filed March 23rd, 2026

Detected March 24th, 2026

Summary

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has been notified by White Rock Oil & Gas, LLC, of a produced water spill caused by a pipeline leak in Billings County. Approximately 200 barrels (8,400 gallons) were released, impacting rangeland and a drainage. NDDEQ is monitoring the investigation and remediation.

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White Rock Oil & Gas, LLC, reported a produced water spill of approximately 200 barrels (8,400 gallons) due to a pipeline leak in Billings County, North Dakota. The spill occurred on March 22, 2026, impacting rangeland and an unnamed drainage near Grassy Butte. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has inspected the site and is overseeing the investigation and remediation efforts.

This incident highlights the regulatory requirement for operators to report spills that may pollute water, air, or soil under federal and state laws. Companies operating in North Dakota should ensure their spill response plans are up-to-date and that reporting procedures are strictly followed. The NDDEQ will continue to monitor the site and remediation activities, and further information can be found on spill.nd.gov.

What to do next

Review spill reporting procedures for compliance with state and federal laws.
Ensure pipeline integrity and leak detection systems are operational.
Confirm remediation plans are adequate and being executed effectively.

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NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 23, 2026

Produced water spill reported in Billings County

BISMARCK, N.D. – White Rock Oil & Gas, LLC, has notified the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) of a produced water spill caused by a pipeline leak in Billings County. The incident occurred on March 22, approximately 15 miles southwest of Grassy Butte impacting the surrounding rangeland and an unnamed drainage. Produced water is a by-product of oil and gas development. White Rock Oil & Gas, LLC, estimates approximately 200 barrels (8,400 gallons) were released from the pipeline. Personnel from the NDDEQ have inspected the site and will continue to monitor the investigation and remediation. Federal and state laws require that operators 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 on this release, contact Scott Stockdill, Division of Water Quality, at 701.328.5241.