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Region 6 - Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division INSPECTION REPORT Inspection Date(s): Media Program: Regulatory Program(s) Company Name: Facility Name: Facility Physical Location: (city, state, zip code) Mailing address: (city, state, zip code) County/Parish: Facility Phone Number Facility Contact: 03/18/2024 Water, Clean Water Act (Brine) Brine (NPDES) CapturePoint, LLC South Burbank Unit (SBU) R Battery 36.658664, -96.644276 Webb City, Oklahoma, 74652 1833 S. Morgan Road Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73128 Osage 918-287-6811 Talia Clark HSE Tech FRS Number: Identification/Permit Number: Media Identifier Number: NAICS: SIC: n/a OKU002200 n/a 211111 1311 Personnel participating in inspection: Matthew Allen EPA/Region 6 ECDW Inspector EPA Lead Inspector Signature/Date Supervisor Signature/Date MATTHEW ALLEN Date: 2024.05.01 12:18:47 -05'00' Digitally signed by MATTHEW ALLEN Matthew Allen Date JEANNE ECKHART Jeanne Eckhart Digitally signed by JEANNE ECKHART Date: 2024.05.02 07:13:48 -05'00' Date 6ENFORM-019-R8.2 (02/12/2020) 1 Section I - INTRODUCTION CapturePoint, LLC/South Burbank Unit R Battery Inspection Date 03/18/2023 PURPOSE OF THE INSPECTION EPA Region 6 inspector Matthew Allen arrived at the CapturePoint, LLC / South Burbank Unit (SBU) R Battery (EPA ID No. OKU002200) at 1:15 PM on 3/18/2024 for an announced inspection. This was an EPA inspection in response to a National Response Center Spill Report (NRC No. 1394063) which was received by EPA Region 6. The inspection was conducted by the authority of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to determine compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. There was no other federal, state, or local agency representatives present at the time of the inspection. FACILITY DESCRIPTION EPA conducted an inspection at the CapturePoint, LLC South Burbank Unit, R Battery, where an equipment failure resulted in the release of a company estimated 200 barrels of saltwater. The released fluids migrated east along a drainage feature approximately 350 feet before spilling into an unnamed tributary of Little Chief Creek. Spill impacts migrated north along the tributary, eventually entering Little Chief Creek. Section II - OBSERVATIONS I observed the release point of the spill (see Appendix 1, Photo Log) Photo No. 1, which was a saltwater pumping station, where a saltwater flowline failed, releasing a company estimated 200 barrels of saltwater to the land surface. At the time of the inspection, the failed equipment had been replaced and the facility was operating as normal. For GPS location information and additional meta data, please see the photo log. I observed the ovderland flowpath which migrated east from the facility along a drainage feature approximately 650 feet. The flowpath varied between 1 and 3 feet wide. The flowpath travelled across a significant downslope. See photo No. 2. I observed the Point of Entry (POE) into an unnamed tributary of Little Chief Creek. At the POE, I observed an elevated TDS field reading of 46,964 mg/L. This was the highest TDS level observed throughout the inspection. The POE and associated TDS readings can be seen in Photos No. 3 and 4. Continuing along the impacted tributary, I observed an elevated TDS field reading of 6,093 mg/L. This observation was made at the approximate midpoint of the flowpath along the tributary. This observation can be seen in Photo No. 5. During the inspection, I observed men with equipment (including pumps and vacuum trucks) performing cleanup activities. See photos No. 6 and 7. 2 CapturePoint, LLC/South Burbank Unit R Battery Inspection Date 03/18/2023 I observed a temporary containment dam which had been placed by the operator as part of the ongoing cleanup effort. The dam was placed to prevent further downstream migration of impacted waters. See photo No. 8. I observed the POE into Little Chief Creek. At the same location, I observed an elevated TDS field reading of 29,576 mg/L (Photo No. 9). This was the highest TDS level observed in Little Chief Creek throughout the inspection. I also observed the streams physical characteristics at the same location. These observations are documented in Photos No. 10, 11 and 12. Approximately 350 feet downstream from the POE, in the main channel of Little Chief Creek I observed the furthest downstream spill impact. This was in the form of an elevated TDS field reading of 7,910 mg/L, which can be seen in Photo No. 13. At this same location I observed the physical stream characteristics (bed and bank features) which can be seen in the downstream and upstream photos pictured in Photos No. 14 and 15. Continuing downstream I observed a TDS field reading of 288.3 mg/L. This indicated spill impacts had not travelled to this point downstream. This photo as well as GPS location and other metadata can be seen in Photo No. 16. At the same location I observed many turtles and fishes which were seemingly unaffected by the spill. Photos No. 17 and 18 provide a downstream and upstream view from the observation location. I did not observe any impacted fish or wildlife at any point during the inspection. I observed the lowermost temporary containment dam, upstream and downstream views, and a TDS field reading of 258.4 mg/L. This was the furthest downstream point observed during the inspection. See Photos No. 19, 20, 21 and 22. Approximately .3 miles upstream from the POE into Little Chief Creek, I observed a TDS field reading of 319.8 mg/L in the main channel of the creek which was not impacted by the spill. This observation should be used when considering the "background" TDS levels in the area. See Photo No. 23. Section III - AREAS OF CONCERN The primary areas of concern included the overland flowpath impacted by brine, the impacted unnamed tributary, and the elevated TDS observations along Little Chief Creek. Section IV - FOLLOW UP Inspector will follow up via phone calls and site visits as needed until the impacted area is restored to "pre-spill" condition. Section V - LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Photo Log - 23 Photos taken 03/18/2024. 3 CapturePoint, LLC/South Burbank Unit, R Battery (OKU002200) Inspection Date: 03/18/2024 Appendix 1 Photograph Log 23 Photos UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 1 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010325 Orientation: ESE Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:20 PM Latitude: 36.658667 Longitude: -96.644202 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was the release point, a 2-inch steel line failed, releasing fluid to the land surface. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 2 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010326 Orientation: E Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:21 PM Latitude: 36.36.658667 Longitude: -96.644202 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was the flowpath travelling east from the release point, down a significant grade. The flowpath averaged 2-3 feet in width. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 3 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010328 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:29 PM Latitude: 36.659005 Longitude: -96.641844 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was an elevated TDS field reading of 46,964 mg/L taken at the Point of Entry (POE) into an unnamed tributary of Little Chief Creek. This was the highest TDS reading observed during the inspection. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 4 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010329 Orientation: ESE Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:30 PM Latitude: 36.659005 Longitude: -96.641844 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was the POE into the unnamed tributary of Little Chief Creek. At the time of the inspection, cleanup efforts had not yet reached this section of the impacted flowpath. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 5 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010330 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:37 PM Latitude: 36.661300 Longitude: -96.642340 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was an elevated TDS field reading of 6,093 mg/L taken at the approximate midway point of the impacted unnamed tributary. At the time of the inspection, this area had already been emptied and flushing operations were being conducted. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 6 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010332 Orientation: S Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:43 PM Latitude: 36.662806 Longitude: -96.641488 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a vacuum truck removing water from the impacted tributary of Little Chief Creek. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 7 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010333 Orientation: WSW Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:43 PM Latitude: 36.662806 Longitude: -96.641488 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a trash pump transferring water along the impacted tributary. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 8 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010334 Orientation: SW Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:44 PM Latitude: 36.662806 Longitude: -96.641488 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a temporary containment dam placed by the operator to prevent downstream migration of impacted waters. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 9 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010335 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:51 PM Latitude: 36.663097 Longitude: -96.641680 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was an elevated TDS field reading of 29,576 mg/L taken at the POE into Little Chief Creek. This reading was observed in the main channel of Little Chief Creek. This was the highest TDS reading observed in Little Chief Creek during the inspection. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 10 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010336 Orientation: W Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:53 PM Latitude: 36.663097 Longitude: -96.641680 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was the POE of the impacted unnamed tributary into Little Chief Creek. This is the same location where the TDS observation from photo No. 9 was taken. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 11 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010337 Orientation: NW Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:53 PM Latitude: 36.663097 Longitude: -96.641680 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a view from the POE looking downstream along Little Chief Creek. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 12 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010338 Orientation: E Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 1:53 PM Latitude: 36.663097 Longitude: -96.641680 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was an upstream view along Little Chief Creek from the POE. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 13 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010339 Orientation: WNW Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:01 PM Latitude: 36.663662 Longitude: -96.642516 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was an elevated TDS field reading of 7,910 mg/L taken downstream from the POE in the main channel of Little Chief Creek. This reading was observed approximately 350 feet downstream from the POE. This reading was taken just upstream from a shallow area of the creek which was preventing further downstream migration of impacted waters. This was the final observation of spill impact in Little Chief Creek. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 14 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010340 Orientation: NW Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:02 PM Latitude: 36.663662 Longitude: -96.642516 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a downstream view along Little Chief Creek. This photo was taken at the same location as the TDS reading from Photo No. 13. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 15 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010341 Orientation: E Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:02 PM Latitude: 36.663662 Longitude: -96.642516 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was an upstream view along Little Chief Creek. This photo was taken from the same location as Photos No. 13 and 14. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 16 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010342 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:07 PM Latitude: 36.663575 Longitude: -96.644293 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a TDS field reading of 288.3 mg/L taken in the main channel of Little Chief Creek, downstream from the POE. This reading indicated there were no spill impacts present at this location. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 17 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010343 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:08 PM Latitude: 36.663575 Longitude: -96.644293 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a view downstream along Little Chief Creek. This photo was taken at the same location as the TDS reading from Photo No. 16. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 18 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010344 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:08 PM Latitude: 36.663575 Longitude: -96.644293 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a view upstream along Little Chief Creek. This photo was taken at the same location as the TDS reading from Photo No. 16. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 19 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010345 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:15 PM Latitude: 36.665607 Longitude: -96.646421 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a TDS field reading of 258.4 mg/L taken on the upstream side of the lowermost temporary containment dam which had been placed by the operator to contain any potential spill impacts. At the time of the inspection, water was flowing over the dam, but spill impacts were not observed at this location. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 20 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010346 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:15 PM Latitude: 36.665607 Longitude: -96.646421 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was the lowermost containment dam placed by the operator to prevent downstream migration of spill impacts. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 21 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010347 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:15 PM Latitude: 36.665607 Longitude: -96.646421 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a view downstream along Little Chief Creek from the lowermost containment dam. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 22 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010348 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:15 PM Latitude: 36.665607 Longitude: -96.646421 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a view upstream along Little Chief Creek from the lowermost containment dam. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Photograph Log Location: 36.658664, -96.644276 City: Burbank Photo No. 23 County/Parish: Osage State: Oklahoma Photo File Name: R0010349 Orientation: N/A Date of Photo: 3/18/2024 Time of Photo: 2:40 PM Latitude: 36.662354 Longitude: -96.636293 Photographer: Matthew Allen Description: This was a TDS field reading of 319.8 mg/L taken in the main channel of Little Chief Creek approximately .3 miles upstream from the POE. This reading was observed at the intersection of Little Chief Creek and county road 5818. This observation should be used to establish "background" TDS levels for the area.