Spess Oil Company, Mayfield Unit

VIOLATIONS: The Respondent’s oil field facility was a “point source” “discharge” of “pollutants,” specifically oil field brine (produced water), to the receiving waters of a tributary to Cowskin Creek, located at 36.2212° North latitude and 96.4134° West longitude, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during an inspection conducted on May 18, 2006. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should take steps to cease all discharges of pollutants and to take the necessary steps to prevent future discharges.