BCE MACH LLC / PISTOL 31 28 14 1 SWD STA - Oil Extraction Facility in Alva, Oklahoma

BCE MACH LLC / PISTOL 31 28 14 1 SWD STA is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations), indicating its role in both extraction and support services. As a saltwater disposal station, it manages produced water from nearby oil wells, a critical component of oil field operations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversee oil and gas activities including underground injection control for disposal wells. The Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act also apply to emissions and water management. In Oklahoma, oil extraction is a major industry, with many facilities like this one supporting the state's significant crude oil production. Environmental considerations for saltwater disposal stations include the risk of groundwater contamination from injection wells and surface spills. The facility's location in rural Woods County, away from major water bodies, reduces some spill risks but requires careful monitoring of injection zones. Proper management of produced water is essential to prevent induced seismicity and protect freshwater resources.

The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Saltwater disposal operations carry risks of groundwater contamination if injection wells are not properly constructed or maintained. The area's geology, including deep saline aquifers, is typically used for disposal, but induced seismicity is a concern in Oklahoma. Spills during transport or injection could impact local soils and surface waters, though the rural setting reduces exposure to sensitive ecosystems.