EPA v. WES Water Holdings-Block 2 SWD Facility-2020 TX O&G Flyover CAFO

Case summary

EPA has conducted a comprehensive review of the facility-specific information gathered based upon observations made from the OGI video captures, facility permitted operations, and information provided by Respondent. Based on this review, EPA alleges one or more of the following violations for the Facilities: a. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.4(c) by failing to maintain the Facility's emission control equipment in good condition and properly operate such equipment. b. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.6(e) by failing to timely submit a certification of maximum VOC emission rate by the date of operation to demonstrate that 30 TAC 122 (addressing Federal Operating Permits Program) did not apply to the Block SWD Facility.

Defendants (1)

• WES Water Holdings LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DBM WATER SERVICES - BLOCK 2 SWD FACILITY

  SEE LAT/LONG, PECOS, TX, 79772

  Registry ID: 110071091900

Statutes cited

• CAA PARTD — New Source Review Permit Requirements
• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WES Water Holdings-Block 2 SWD Facility-2020 TX O&G Flyover CAFOentered 2024-10-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $166,635

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-10-01Final Order Issued
• 2025-01-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-10-01Air Resolved
• 2025-10-01Enforcement Action Closed