EPA v. Katherine Crooch

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: The Respondent' tank battery facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary to Coal Creek, located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 14 North, Range 14 East, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during a December 3, 2003 and December 15, 2003 inspections. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should also take steps to cease all discharges of pollutants and to neutralize the brine contaminated area north and west of the tank battery by applying soil amendments to neutralize the sodium chloride. Additionally, the Order asks the Respondent to consider: (1) construct secondary containment; (2) install an automatically activated sump pump; (3) repair or replace equipment that is leaking; and (4) implementing a water maintenance program. A follow-up inspection will determine the extent of compliance with the Order.

Defendants (1)

• Katherine CroochNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SE-11-14-14

  SE/4, SEC. 11, T 14N, R 14E, OKMULGEE, OK, 74447

  Registry ID: 110016674222

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Katherine Crooch-AOentered 2004-01-08

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-01-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-01-08Final Order Issued
• 2004-03-29Enforcement Action Closed