Saltwater pipeline leaks on ND Indian reservation

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Saltwater pipeline leaks on ND Indian reservation
| July 9, 2014 | Updated: July 9, 2014 1:33pm

MANDAREE, N.D. (AP) — Officials are trying to contain what they're calling a substantial leak from a saltwater pipeline on an Indian reservation in North Dakota.

Kris Roberts, an environmental geologist, says the state health department doesn't yet have any information on volumes or if the brine has reached Bear Den Bay, a tributary to Lake Sakakawea. The lake provides drinking water to several communities on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.

Roberts says there are dead trees, grasses and bushes near the leak area. Saltwater is a byproduct of oil production and considered an environmental hazard because it can be many times saltier than sea water.

Roberts says Crestwood Midstream Services owns the pipeline but has not completely contained the brine.


Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Saltwater-pipeline-leaks-on-ND-Indian-reservation-5609411.php

[jwirr]

1. From fracking?

[Stargazer99]

3. by product from oil processing

Does it matter if it is fracking or whatever....it is time to tell the powerful/monied that they have screwed up and are going to pay.

[Stargazer99]

2. Why in the hell do we tolerate this?

We are well trained monkeys....who is next?

[progressoid]

4. Well, somebody will get a stern tongue lashing over this!

And some finger wagging too!!

[dbackjon]

5. It's just a Reservation. It's not like they are real people or anything

(hopefully not needed)

[littlemissmartypants]

6. Thanks for your post.

Potawatomi.

Love, Peace and Shelter.