K & T Thompson/Mangis #1 SWD - Gas Extraction Facility in Louann, Arkansas

K & T Thompson/Mangis #1 SWD is a gas extraction facility located near Louann in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure, supporting natural gas production in the area. As a saltwater disposal (SWD) well, it manages produced water from gas extraction operations, which is a critical component of gas field maintenance. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Typical SWD facilities in Arkansas handle moderate volumes of produced water, supporting nearby gas wells. The facility's location in the Gulf Coast region places it within a mature oil and gas producing area with established infrastructure. Environmentally, the facility's role in water disposal helps manage the byproducts of gas extraction, reducing surface water contamination risks. Its proximity to Louann and rural Ouachita County means it operates in a low-population-density area, which moderates some risk factors. The facility contributes to the local economy by enabling continued gas production in the region.

The facility is located in a rural area of Ouachita County, Arkansas, with low population density, reducing potential exposure risks. The region's geology and climate pose moderate seismic and flood hazards, which are typical for gas extraction facilities in the Gulf Coast. Proper management of produced water through SWD wells is essential to prevent groundwater contamination and surface spills.