EPA v. Shallow Energy, Inc.

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: The Respondents oil field facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically produced water, to the receiving waters of a tributary of the Canadian River, located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 10 North, Range 9 East, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. A February 14, 2006 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; take the necessary steps to prevent future discharges; and to neutralize the brine contaminated area east of the facility by applying soil amendments to neutralize the sodium chloride.

Defendants (1)

• Mr. John GodwinNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SE-12-10-9

  SE/4, SEC. 12, T 10N, R 9E, OKEMAH, OK, 74859

  Registry ID: 110028114145

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Shallow Energy, Inc.entered 2006-06-12

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-04-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-06-12Final Order Issued
• 2007-03-05Enforcement Action Closed