EDISON OPERATING - DEL 3-34-4 SWD 1 STATION: Oil Extraction Facility in Sumner County, Kansas

EDISON OPERATING - DEL 3-34-4 SWD 1 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. The facility is situated in the southern part of Kansas, within the Mid-Continent oil-producing region, and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). As a saltwater disposal (SWD) station, it plays a critical role in managing produced water from nearby oil wells. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), which oversee oil and gas extraction activities. Saltwater disposal wells are subject to the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program under the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect groundwater resources. The facility's operations involve injecting produced water into deep geological formations, a common practice in the region to manage wastewater from oil extraction. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in managing produced water, which is a byproduct of oil extraction. Proper disposal through SWD wells helps prevent surface water contamination and reduces the environmental footprint of oil production. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas minimizes direct impact on populated areas, though it contributes to the overall industrial activity in the region.

The facility is located in Sumner County, Kansas, a region with a history of oil and gas extraction. The local environment includes agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Saltwater disposal operations can pose risks to groundwater if not properly managed, but regulatory oversight under the UIC program aims to mitigate these risks. The facility's injection of produced water into deep formations helps isolate it from freshwater aquifers, reducing the potential for contamination.