DEP found areas where field measures show contaminated water is still coming from multiple spring seeps and the pond outflow. “Distressed vegetation” remains in several areas showing where there was contamination.
Equitrans is continuing to collect contaminated water at several locations around the impoundment on and off the permit area as well as the site of the original release.
Equitrans also sent DEP documentation on July 29, 2026, that it had notified downstream water users of a possible release.
Violations were continued, including an October 2 violation for failing to comply with a June 30, 2026 order to cease the release and take necessary steps to contain the release.
Three DEP inspection reports and photos are available to document continuing violations and conditions at the site: Inspection report #1, Inspection report #2, and Inspection report #3
Report Violations
To report oil and gas violations or any environmental emergency or complaint, visit DEP’s Environmental Complaint webpage.
Text photos and the location of abandoned wells to 717-788-8990.
Check These Resources
Visit DEP’s Compliance Reporting Database and Inspection Reports Viewer webpages to search their compliance records by date and owner.
Sign up for DEP’s eNOTICE service which sends you information on oil and gas and other permits submitted to DEP for review in your community.
Use DEP’s Oil and Gas Mapping Tool to find if there are oil and gas wells near or on your property and to find wells using latitude and longitude on well inspection reports.
(Photos: Row 1-- Collecting contaminated water from multiple seeps; Seep in farm field below impoundment; Row 2-- Area of distressed vegetation remains from release; Pond with discharge to stream.)
[Note: If you believe your company was listed in error, contact DEP’s Oil and Gas Program.]
[Note: These may not be all the NOVs issued to oil and gas companies during this time period. Additional inspection reports may be added to DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database.]
PA Weekly Oil & Gas Compliance Snapshot - October 17 to 23
-- DEP - Day 119: Contaminated Water Discharges Continue, Failure To Comply With Cleanup Order At Equitrans Water SVC [EQT] Richter Impoundment In Greene County [PaEN]
-- DEP: Contaminated Water Tank Failed Causing Release At Diversified Production LLC Conventional Oil & Gas Well Site In Warren County [PaEN]
-- DEP: EQT Production Site Prep For Well Plugging Leads To Significant Well Pad, Access Road Erosion Violations In Fayette County [PaEN]
[Posted: October 21, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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