EPA v. HILTON OIL CO

Case summary

On May 3, 2022, the Region entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement with Hilton Family Oil, Inc. (Hilton Oil) located in Lawrence, Massachusetts resolving violations of Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act. On January 24, 2022, a home heating oil delivery truck owned by the company overturned in North Andover, Massachusetts and spilled approximately 600 gallons of heating oil, some of which reached Mosquito Brook. The company responded promptly to the spill and took over cleanup responsibilities. Approximately 450 gallons of oil was recovered.

Defendants (1)

• Hilton Family Oil, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HILTON OIL CO.

  101 S UNION STREET, LAWRENCE, MA, 01843

  Registry ID: 110055649142

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HILTON OIL COentered 2022-05-04

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $6,071

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-05-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-05-04Final Order Issued
• 2022-05-05Enforcement Action Data Entered