EPA v. Smitty's Supply, Inc.

Case summary

The discharge began on August 22, 2025, and occurred at a facility owned and operated by Smitty?s, in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The facility discharged an unknown quantity of oil mixed with aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), firefighting water, and other chemicals stored within the facility into a nearby ditch and then into the Tangipahoa River, a water of the U.S. that flows into Lake Pontchartrain. The discharge occurred after an explosion at the facility?which then caused a large fire destroying most of the facility and its equipment, material, and contents?and associated firefighting activities.

Defendants (2)

• Smitty's Supply, Inc.
• Mr. Chad TateNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

• SMITTY'S SUPPLY, INC.

  63399 HIGHWAY 51 NORTH, ROSELAND, LA, 70456

  Registry ID: 110072072316

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-09-22Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2025-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-11-05Complaint Filed With Court