EPA v. Drenco Oil and Gas, Inc.

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source which discharged a pollutant to waters of the U.S. The facility was inspected by EPA on June 23, 2011. During the inspection, the EPA observed where the facility had discharged oil field brine and produced wastewater to Lloyd Creek. Relief: An Administrative Order was issued to the respondent on July 21, 2011 requiring the following: cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility; remove contaminated soils from the flow path; remove brine from Lloyd Creek; and within 30 days, the Respondent shall provide written certification to EPA that these requirements have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• Drenco Oil and Gas, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SE-17-15-13

  103 E. MAIN STREET, EL DORADO, AR, 71730

  Registry ID: 110043722068

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Drenco Oil and Gas, Inc.entered 2011-07-21

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-07-21Final Order Issued
• 2011-07-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-03-29Enforcement Action Closed