Enchanted Rock Oil Extraction Facility, Patterson, California

Enchanted Rock is an oil extraction facility located at 1501 W. Marshall Rd, Patterson, California, in Stanislaus County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. As part of the United States' oil infrastructure, it contributes to the domestic production of crude oil. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction sites in California are subject to state-specific regulations from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). These regulations govern emissions, water management, and well safety. Enchanted Rock's location in the Central Valley places it in a region with significant agricultural activity and a history of oil production. The facility's operations are part of the broader oil extraction industry in California, which includes both onshore and offshore production. The environmental context involves managing potential impacts on local air quality and water resources.

The facility is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, an area with high agricultural productivity and existing oil extraction operations. Oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants. Water management is also critical, as extraction processes may involve produced water that requires proper disposal or treatment to protect groundwater resources.