EPA v. Elmer Goetz

Case summary

Elmer Goetz CWA-06-2006-1785 OKU000575 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 Coon Creek, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 26 North, Range 13 East, Washington County, Oklahoma. A July 7, 2005 EPA inspection documented the discharge of brine from the facility. 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) construct secondary containment; (2) install an automatically activated sump pump; (3) repair or replace equipment that is leaking; and (4) discard old junk equipment. A follow-up inspection will determine the extent of compliance with the Order. Technical Contact: Matt Rudolph 5-6434.

Defendants (1)

• Elmer GoetzNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NW-04-26-13

  NW/4, SEC. 04, T 26, R 13, BARTLESVILLE, OK, 74003

  Registry ID: 110022875799

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Elmer Goetzentered 2005-10-27

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-10-27Final Order Issued
• 2005-11-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed