Overview
CFMI LLC DBA Wallace Energy - Helen SWD Station (Stormwater) is an operational oil extraction facility in Utica, Kansas, USA. It manages stormwater at a saltwater disposal station supporting regional oil production.
CFMI LLC DBA Wallace Energy - Helen SWD Station (Stormwater) is an oil extraction facility located in Utica, Lane County, Kansas, United States. The facility operates as a saltwater disposal (SWD) station with stormwater management, supporting the region's oil extraction activities. It is classified under NAICS code 211120 for oil and gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kansas state regulations. As an oil extraction site, it is subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), including stormwater permitting under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The facility's primary technical focus is on managing produced water and stormwater runoff to minimize environmental impact. The Helen SWD Station plays a key role in the local oil infrastructure by providing disposal services for produced water from nearby wells. This supports the operational efficiency of oil extraction in the region while ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The facility's location in rural Kansas reflects the broader oil production landscape of the Midcontinent region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of western Kansas, where water resources are limited. Stormwater management at saltwater disposal stations is critical to prevent contamination of groundwater and surface water. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and control measures under the EPA's Oil Pollution Prevention regulations (40 CFR Part 112). Proper handling of produced water and stormwater reduces risks to local ecosystems and agricultural lands.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1/2 mile north of Eagle Rd. & Co. Rd 250 in Utica, Lane County, Kansas, United States.
It is a saltwater disposal station that manages stormwater and produced water from oil extraction operations in the region.
The facility operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers oil and gas extraction.
The facility is subject to U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Water Act (stormwater permitting) and the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations (40 CFR Part 112).
Saltwater disposal stations safely inject produced water (a byproduct of oil extraction) into deep underground wells, preventing surface contamination and supporting continued oil production.
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