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Tatums Field Unit-UCGPE25609

 
Site Contact:
John Volker
OSC

(volker.john@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Ratliff, OK 73481
 response.epa.gov/TatumsFieldUnit-UCGPE25609
NRC#: 1430577

At approximately 3:00 PM on 5/8/2025, EPA was notified by the National Response Center (NRC 1430577) that Citation Oil & Gas (RP) reported discharging 415 barrels (bbls) from their Tatums Field Unit in Ratliff City, Carter County, Oklahoma. Upon follow up, the RP reported that the crude oil discharge impacted a drainage path and approximately 20 miles of Wild Horse Creek, which flows into the Washita River. The RP has an OSRO contractor on-site responding. The cause of the incident is reported to be a malfunctioning valve.

Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has been notified of the incident. US Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) has been notified.

 EPA R6 has activated an On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) and Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) contractors to respond. Additional information will be provided as it is gathered.