EPA v. Finnel Oil Services, Inc.

Case summary

Finnell Oil Services, Inc. CWA-06-2006-1721 TXU010778 VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically produced water, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Beaver Creek, located in Wilbarger County, Texas. A September 14, 2005, EPA inspection documented the discharge of produced water from the facility�s tank battery to the tributary. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should also take steps to cease all discharges of pollutants and to neutralize the brine contaminated area east of the facility by applying soil amendments to neutralize the sodium chloride. Additionally, the Order asks the Respondent to consider: (1) Repair leaking equipment; (2) re-construct secondary containment; and (3) install an automatically activated sump pump. A follow-up inspection will determine the extent of compliance with the Order. Technical Contact: Matt Rudolph 5-6434.

Defendants (1)

• Finnell Oil Services, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FINNELL-WILBARGER CO., TX

  PO BOX 9199, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 76308

  Registry ID: 110024261859

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Finnel Oil Services, Inc.entered 2005-10-27

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-10-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-10-27Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed