EPA v. Williford Resources

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 29, 2007 in Cater Co. OK. A flow line located at the facility ruptured and discharged brine (produced water) to a tributary of Walnut Bayou. 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 the brine from the creek; and to submit written certification that these activities have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• Williford Resources, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SW-05-05-01

  SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, T 5 S, R 1 W, LONE GROVE, OK, 73443

  Registry ID: 110032617292

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Williford Resourcesentered 2007-09-24

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-09-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-09-24Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-29Enforcement Action Closed