EPA v. Wapiti Operating, LLC

Case summary

Wapiti Operating, LLC, Respondent owned and operated an oil field waste disposal facility known as the Henry Hill Saltwater Disposal located in Stephens County, Texas. The facility was a point source of a discharge of pollutants , specifically oil field brine and produced wastewater, to the receiving waters of Long Branch which is considered a water of the United States . On Jone 25, 2013 the facility was inspected by an EPA field inspector. The inspector observed that oil field brine and produced wastewater had been discharged from the facility without proper permit coverage.

Defendants (1)

• Wapiti Operating, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WAPITI OPERATING, LLC-HENRY HILL SWD-RRC 14219

  1.25 MILES NORTH OF CR176, BRECKENRIDGE, TX, 76424

  Registry ID: 110056155262

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wapiti Operating, LLCentered 2014-05-22

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $8,300

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2014-04-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-04-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-05-22Final Order Issued