EPA v. O'NEAL DRILLING COMPANY

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: The Respondent' tank battery facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Montezuma Creek, located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 12, North, Range 12East, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during an August 5, 2003, inspection. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should take steps to cease all discharges of pollutants and to neutralize the brine contaminated area south of the tank battery by applying soil amendments to neutralize the sodium chloride. Additionally, the Order asks the Respondent to consider: (1)constructing adequate secondary containment; (2)installing a sump pump to remove and re-circulate standing fluids from the secondary containment to the tank; and (3)installing an alarm system in the saltwater tank to prevent additional overflows. A follow-up inspection will determine the extend of compliance with the Order.

Defendants (1)

• O'NEAL DRILLING COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SW-34-12-12

  SW/4, SEC. 34, T 12N, R 12E, OKMULGEE, OK, 74447

  Registry ID: 110015764029

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• O'NEAL DRILLING COMPANYentered 2003-08-26

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-08-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-08-26Final Order Issued
• 2004-01-20Enforcement Action Closed