EPA v. Berexco, Inc.

Case summary

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 Eagle Creek, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 22 North, Range 10 East, Osage County, Oklahoma. A June 1, 2006, EPA inspection documented the discharge of brine from the facility. On July 6, 2006, EPA issued to the Respondent a Cease and Desist Order Docket No. CWA-06-2006-2105 for the same violation. 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 or remove contaminated soils.

Defendants (1)

• Berexco, Inc.

Facilities (1)

• NE-34-22-10

  NE/4, SEC. 34, T 22N, R 10E, COPAN, OK, 74022

  Registry ID: 110018929310

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Berexco, Inc.entered 2006-08-04

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-07-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-08-04Final Order Issued
• 2007-03-05Enforcement Action Closed