NGL Water Solutions - C3 Salt Water Disp: Gas Extraction Facility in Weld County, Colorado

NGL Water Solutions - C3 Salt Water Disp is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 4 miles east of Gilcrest. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 213112 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations), indicating its role in natural gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which enforce standards for well construction, water management, and emissions. As a salt water disposal facility, it manages produced water from gas extraction, a critical component of maintaining reservoir pressure and environmental compliance. The facility's location in Weld County places it in a region with extensive gas infrastructure, including gathering lines and processing plants. Environmental considerations include the management of produced water to prevent contamination of groundwater and surface water. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas in the South Platte River valley necessitates careful handling of saline water. Its role in supporting gas extraction contributes to the regional energy supply, while its operational practices are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impact.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, within the South Platte River watershed, an area with intensive agriculture and growing urban development. Gas extraction activities in the region require management of produced water, which is high in salinity and may contain hydrocarbons and heavy metals. The facility's salt water disposal operations are designed to inject water into deep geological formations, reducing the risk of surface contamination. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC ensures compliance with injection well standards and groundwater monitoring.