Oilfield wastewater pipeline break contaminates soil in Omidiyeh county, environment officials say

What happened: Soil contamination occurred in Omidiyeh county after a pipeline carrying wastewater from desalting units ruptured. Source and uncertainty: The claim was reported by ISNA and attributed to the Deputy for Human Environment at the Khuzestan Department of Environment. Relevant details: He said initial measures to contain the contamination and clean the area have been carried out, and that environmental monitoring and supervision will continue until authorities are confident the contamination has been fully removed.