BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota officials say an oil pipeline leak has affected pastureland in McKenzie County.
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality says the spill resulted from a pipeline leak on a well pad north of Alexander. The above-ground pipeline is operated by New Horizon Resources LLC.
The leak happened Thursday and was reported that day.
Initial reports estimate about 8,400 gallons of oil were released.
State inspectors will monitor the investigation and remediation.
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