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White River Seep at Natural Buttes

 
Site Contact:
Joyel Dhieux
On-Scene Coordinator

(dhieux.joyel@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Near Vernal, UT 84078
 response.epa.gov/whiteriverseep

A possible oil seep was reported along the White River in the Natural Buttes oil and gas development, near Vernal, Utah.


The seeps as viewed from above. Seeps along the White River A seep in the White River was bubbling from the river bottom. Seep in the White River Seep along the White River Seeps along the White River. One of approximately 7-10 seeps seen along the White River in the vicinity. A seep from the hillside Biological film in an area near the seeps Seeps along the White River. Seeps along the White River EPA's START contractor and Anadarko's contractor collected water samples from the seeps. Pools of water near the seep had the appearance of motor oil. No sheen, however, was produced when the pools were disturbed. EPA's START contractor collecting water samples downstream from the seep. Produced water samples were collected from NBU 456-2E
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.