DOUBLE EAGLE 

REFINERY

OKLAHOMA COUNTY 

OKLAHOMA

EPA ID# OKD007188717 

Site ID: 0601029 

EPA REGION 6

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5

Contact:

Bart Cañellas 214-665-6662

Updated: December 2009

Current Status 

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has completed several sampling events of 

the groundwater. Results show that natural attenuation is taking place through the generation or 

transformation of related products from the original contaminants. Further investigations conducted by 

ODEQ and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that soil conditions are adequate to support the 

natural attenuation process and the process is taking place. The ODEQ and the USGS have noted that 

the high levels of sodium, total dissolved solids and chlorides (saltwater or brine) in waters of the upper 

aquifer make this a Class III or non-potable aquifer. Brine contamination from historic activities associated 

with oil and gas production in the area has degraded the water quality to such an extent that these 

aquifers will never meet the criteria for potable water. 

The ODEQ and EPA continue to monitor the site by conducting Five-Year reviews to verify that the 

remedy is protective of human health and the environment. The last review was completed in May 2007. 

In 2008 the ODEQ and EPA prepared a deletion package for this site. A Notice of Intent to Delete was 

published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2008. The public comment period closed July 14, 2008.

One adverse comment was received, a withdrawal notice of the deletion was published in the Federal 

Register and EPA prepared a response to comments. The site was deleted August 21, 2008.

Benefits 

The selected remedy for the Double Eagle site neutralized and stabilized approximately 44,193 cubic 

yards of contaminated sludge to protect approximately 32,000 people living within three miles of the site.

Approximately 143,465 cubic yards of waste material were hauled and disposed at the East Oak Landfill. 

National Priorities Listing (NPL) History 

Proposed Date June 24, 1988 

Final Date March 31, 1989 

Location: - Northeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

 - Two blocks southwest of the intersection of Eastern Avenue (Martin Luther King Blvd.) 

and NE Fourth Street, bordered by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) Railroad 

to the north. 

Population: - Approximately 1,750 people live within one mile of the site. 

 - Approximately 32,000 people live within three miles of the site. 

Double Eagle Refinery Company 1 EPA Publication Date: November 30, 2009
Setting: - Located in an industrial area of the city, southwest of the Fourth Street Abandoned 

Refinery Superfund site. 

- One-half mile southwest of Douglas High School, one-quarter mile south of a 

residential area. 

Photos: Site Photo 2007

Principal Pollutants: 

 - Lead up to 13,300 ppm (sludge) 

- Xylene (t) up to 48 ppm (soil/sediment.) 

 - Ethlybenzene up to 10 ppm (soil/sediment.) 

 - Trichloroethane 20 ppm (soil/sediment.) 

 

(ppm = parts per million) 

Site Map

Health Considerations 

x Direct contact threats from lead contaminated sludge and soil. 

Record of Decision (ROD)

Signed:

September 28, 1992 (Source), OU No. 1 

April 19, 1994 (Ground water), OU No. 2

x The Source Control Record of Decision (ROD) calls for on-site stabilization and disposal in an off-site 

landfill permitted for non-hazardous wastes. 

Double Eagle Refinery Company 2 EPA Publication Date: November 30, 2009
 Double Eagle Refinery Company 3 EPA Publication Date: November 30, 2009

x The Groundwater ROD calls for groundwater monitoring upon completion of source removal. 
 Other Remedies Considered Reason Not Chosen

1. No Action/Limited Action Will not address all risks. 

2. On-site stabilization and Capping Not considered permanent due to possible failure of cap. 

3. On-site stabilization, Onsite Disposal Was the recommended alternative but State 

preferred the more economical off-site disposal. 

4. On-site Incineration, Does not address metals (primary risk) 

 Onsite capping of ash 

5. Off-site Incineration, off site Disposal does not address metals (primary risk) 

 Other Remedies Considered Reason Not Chosen

1. No Action Will not provide for protection of lower ground water. 

2. Pump and Treat Will not reduce overall risk due to possible off-site source 

and high dissolved solids. 

Contacts

EPA Remedial Project Manager: Bartolome J. Cañellas (214) 665-6662 

EPA Site Attorney: Pamela Travis (214) 665-8056 

EPA Regional Public Liaison: Donn R. Walters (214) 665-6483 

EPA Toll Free Number 1-800-533-3508 

ODEQ State Contact: Dennis Datin (405) 702-5125 

 Double Eagle Refinery Company 4 EPA Publication Date: November 30, 2009