OCD Permitting

nAPP2523985227 SOUTH VACUUM #274 SWD

General Incident Information
[30-025-37122] SOUTH VACUUM #274

[371101] CLEARWATER SWD, LLC
Active
Remediation Plan Approved, Pending submission of Remediation Closure Report from the operator
Produced Water Release

P-27-18S-35E      991 FSL      827 FEL
32.714002,-103.439334 NAD83
Hobbs
State
Lea (25)

Severity Indicators










Notes

Industry Rep

Contact Details

Event Dates

06/09/2023

6/26/2023

03/18/2026  

Incident Dates

19.15.29 NMAC - RELEASES

Type Action Received Denied Approved
Sampling Notice [541581] 01/09/2026 01/09/2026
Sampling Notice [527379] 11/17/2025 11/17/2025
Remediation Plan [500171] 08/28/2025 09/19/2025
Site Characterization [500171] 08/28/2025 09/19/2025
Initial C-141 Report [500171] 08/28/2025 09/19/2025
Notification [500060] 08/27/2025 08/27/2025

19.15.30 NMAC - REMEDIATION

Type Action Received Denied Approved

Compositional Analysis of Vented and/or Flared Natural Gas

No Compositional Analysis Found


Incident Materials

Cause Source Material Volume Units
Unk. Released Recovered Lost
Normal Operations Flow Line - Injection Produced Water 357 0 357 BBL
 
The concentration of dissolved chloride in the produced water >10,000 mg/l:           Yes           No        

Incident Events

Date Detail
01/09/2026 The (01/09/2026, C-141N) application [541581] was assigned to this incident.
12/17/2025 90-day time extension request is approved. Remediation Due date updated to March 18, 2026. Email submitted on 12/17/2025 via third party states, “Excavation has been conducted at the Clearwater SWD, LLC (Clearwater) South Vacuum #274 SWD (Incident #nAPP2523985227), and confirmation samples were collected on 11/20/25. Chloride and/or TPH concentrations exceeded the OCD Closure Criteria in several of the samples, and additional excavation is being conducted. As the due date for submitting a closure report is December 18, 2025, Clearwater respectfully requests a 90-day extension to complete excavation and sampling, and submit a closure report".
11/17/2025 The (11/17/2025, C-141N) application [527379] was assigned to this incident.
10/15/2025 SLO does not approve variance to collect confirmation floor samples at 400 sq ft frequency. All confirmation samples must be 5 point composites representative of no more than 200 sq ft.
09/19/2025 The (09/19/2025, C-141) application [500171] was accepted by OCD. The operator was emailed with details of this event.
09/19/2025 An application [500171] was submitted to OCD for review. It was submitted, indicating that it was an: [C-141] Application for administrative approval of a release notification and corrective action The operator was emailed confirmation of this event.
09/18/2025 App ID 500171: Remediation plan is approved as written except with the following conditions; 1. Clearwater SWD, LLC (Clearwater) request to forgo BTEX analysis from any future final sampling is approved. 2. Alternative sampling plan request not to exceed 400 square feet (ft.2) for each five (5) point composite (5pc) from the excavation floor per 19.15.29.12D (1b) NMAC is approved. Sidewall confirmation sample(s) will abide at 200 ft.2 for each 5pc per 19.15.29.12D (1c) NMAC. All other provisions addressed in 19.15.29.12D NMAC remain in effect. 3. Prior to backfilling the open excavation per 19.15.29.12D (2) NMAC, Clearwater must collect a minimum of one (1) 5pcs from the media being used as backfill to verify that it meets non-waste containing, uncontaminated, earthen material with chloride concentrations less than 600 mg/kg as analyzed by EPA Method 300.0, or other test methods approved by the division. This is especially important for the material being used within the top four (4) feet from the ground surface. 4. Please submit as a reclamation report if re-seeding is completed prior to its submittal. 5. Clearwater has 90-days (December 18, 2025) to submit to OCD its appropriate or final remediation closure report.
08/28/2025 The (09/19/2025, C-141) application [500171] was assigned to this incident.
08/27/2025 The (08/27/2025, NOR) application [500060] was assigned to this incident.
08/27/2025 New incident created by the operator, upon the submission of notification of release.
06/09/2023 Release discovered by the operator.

Incident Severity
Major release as defined by 19.15.29.7(A) NMAC?
Yes No 		From paragraph A. Major release determine using:
        (1) an unauthorized release of a volume, excluding gases, of 25 barrels or more.

Incident Corrective Actions

Initial Response

The source of the release has been stopped.
The impacted area has been secured to protect human health and the environment.
Released materials have been contained via the use of berms or dikes, absorbent pads, or other containment devices.
All free liquids and recoverable materials have been removed and managed appropriately.
If all the actions described above have not been undertaken, explain why:

         


Site Characterization

What is the shallowest depth to groundwater beneath the area affected by the release? Between 26 and 50 (ft.)   bgs
What method was used to determine the depth to ground water? NM OSE iWaters Database Search
Did this release impact groundwater or surface water? Yes No
Are the lateral extents of the release within 300 feet of a continuously flowing watercourse or any other significant watercourse? Greater than 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 200 feet of any lakebed, sinkhole, or playa lake (measured from the ordinary high-water mark)? Between 1000 (ft.) and ½ (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 300 feet of an occupied permanent residence, school, hospital, institution, or church? Greater than 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 500 horizontal feet of a spring or a private domestic fresh water well used by less than five households for domestic or stock watering purposes? Greater than 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 1000 feet of any other fresh water well or spring? Greater than 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within incorporated municipal boundaries or within a defined municipal fresh water well field? Greater than 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 300 feet of a wetland? Between 1000 (ft.) and ½ (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release overlying a subsurface mine? Greater than 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release overlying an (non-karst) unstable area? Greater than 5 (mi.)  
Categorize the risk of this well / site being in a karst geology? Low  
Are the lateral extents of the release within a 100-year floodplain? Between 1000 (ft.) and ½ (mi.)  
Did the release impact areas not on an exploration, development, production, or storage site? Yes No

Remediation Plan

Have the lateral and vertical extents of contamination been fully delineated? Yes No
Was this release entirely contained within a lined containment area? Yes No
  Chloride *** (EPA 300.0 or SM4500 Cl B) 22800   (mg/kg)
  TPH (GRO+DRO+MRO) (EPA SW-846 Method 8015M) 768.4   (mg/kg)
  GRO+DRO (EPA SW-846 Method 8015M) 687   (mg/kg)
  BTEX (EPA SW-846 Method 8021B or 8260B) 0   (mg/kg)
  Benzene (EPA SW-846 Method 8021B or 8260B) 0   (mg/kg)
On what estimated date will the remediation commence? 09/15/2025  
On what date will (or did) the final sampling occur? 10/10/2025  
On what date will (or was) the remediation complete(d) 10/31/2025  
What is the estimated surface area (in square feet) that will be reclaimed? 7200   (sq ft)
What is the estimated volume (in cubic yards) that will be reclaimed? 2000   (cu yds)
What is the estimated surface area (in square feet) that will be remediated? 7200   (sq ft)
What is the estimated volume (in cubic yards) that will be remediated? 2000   (cu yds)

This remediation will (or is expected to) utilize the following processes to remediate / reduce contaminants:

  
(Ex Situ) Excavation and off-site disposal (i.e. dig and haul, hydrovac, etc.)
Which OCD approved facility will be used for off-site disposal? [fAB0000000061] TNM-55-95


OTHER (Non-listed remedial process)?


No active remediation deferral request was found for this incident.

No remediation closure report data was found for this incident.

No reclamation report data was found for this incident.

No re-vegetation report data was found for this incident.

Orders No Orders Found


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