The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is following established procedures to collect a defunct company’s outstanding penalties of $100,000.

Eureka, a company that shut down operations in 2024, faces criminal charges over wastewater fracking releases, according to the DEP.

Eureka was assessed a $40,000 civil penalty for violations at its Standing Stone facility in Bradford County and a $60,000 penalty for discharge of 16,000 gallons of oil and natural gas liquid waste from its Second Street facility in Williamsport last Aug. 17.

Eureka has continued removing material from both the Standing Stone facility and the Second Street facility. However, that work is not yet complete, as reflected in recent inspection reports.

DEP also has an active “petition for contempt” before the court related to the Standing Stone facility after Eureka failed to comply with the court’s Aug. 12, 2025 order requiring timely emptying of a tank.

DEP is currently awaiting a court date on that matter.

All oil and gas liquid waste has been removed from the Catawissa Avenue (Reach Road ) facility in Williamsport, and all associated fines for that location have been paid.

DEP remains focused on ensuring full compliance with court orders and environmental regulations, and will continue to use all available enforcement tools to protect public health, ensure proper waste handling, and hold operators accountable when violations occur.