The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
On March 11, 2026, a 24-hour report was made to the New Mexico Environment Department, in accordance with discharge permit DP-1481, condition 30, and New Mexico Administrative Code 20.6.2.1203, for an unauthorized discharge. This is a concurrent report in accordance with 10 CFR 70 Appendix A (c). [A lift station '4' alarm was] received at approximately 0500 MST on 3/11/2026. During investigation, standing water was observed on top of the lift station, a nearby drainage ditch, and several low-lying areas within the vicinity. The lift station had overflowed. The cause of the overflow is under investigation. The event has been entered into the corrective action program. Water samples have been taken and will be analyzed for uranium concentration and isotopic uranium concentration by an independent lab. Facilities maintenance has pumped down the water and transferred the contents to pond '2'. Facilities maintenance will continue to monitor [the lift station] and transfer [the contents] as necessary.
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
The licensee estimates that approximately 200 gallons were spilled. The licensee does not expect the tests to find any
uranium contamination.