EPA v. Johnson and Ernst Operating Co.

Case summary

Johnson and Ernst Operating Co. CWA-06-2005-1812 TXU010483 VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically oil field brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Beaver Creek, located in Wilbarger County, Texas. A December 8, 2004, EPA inspection documented the discharge of oil field brine from the facility to the tributary. RELIEF: RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should take whatever corrective action is necessary to eliminate and prevent recurrence of the violations cited in the Order. Additionally, the Order asks the Respondent to consider: (1) remove a drain pipe; (2) Reconstruct secondary containment around a tank battery; (3) install a sump pump; and (4) remediate the areas impacted by the brine discharges. A follow-up inspection will determine the extent of compliance with the Order. Casey Luckett Snyder 3-2112

Defendants (1)

• Johnson and Ernst Operating Co.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JOHNSON AND ERNST OPERATING COMPANY

  PO BOX 551, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 76307

  Registry ID: 110024261528

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Johnson and Ernst Operating Co.entered 2005-01-24

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-01-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-01-24Final Order Issued
• 2005-09-27Enforcement Action Closed