EPA v. Cholla Petroleum, Inc.

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source discharge of pollutants to waters of the US . The violation was identified during an EPA inspection conducted on August 21, 2007 in Archer Co. TX. A tank battery facility discharged brine (produced water) to a tributary of the Little Wichita River. Relief: A Cease and Desist Administrative Order is being issued. The Order is requiring the Respondent to do the following: Cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility; remove a discharge valve; remove the brine from the creek; and to submit written certification that these activities have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• Cholla Petroleum, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CHOLLA PETROLEUM, INC - SWF

  COLEMAN RD, HOLLIDAY, TX, 76366

  Registry ID: 110032617737

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cholla Petroleum, Inc.entered 2007-09-13

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-09-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-09-13Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-29Enforcement Action Closed