Overview
HILCORP - 32-8 NO301 SALT WATER DISPOSAL is an oil extraction facility located near Aztec, New Mexico, USA. It supports regional oil production by managing produced water disposal.
HILCORP - 32-8 NO301 SALT WATER DISPOSAL is an operational oil extraction facility located approximately 19 miles northeast of Aztec, San Juan County, New Mexico. As a salt water disposal well, it plays a critical role in managing wastewater generated from oil and gas production in the San Juan Basin, a major hydrocarbon-producing region. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, with oversight from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Disposal wells are subject to Underground Injection Control (UIC) program requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect groundwater resources. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. By safely disposing of produced water, this facility helps reduce surface water contamination risks and supports continued oil extraction in the region. Its location in the arid Southwest requires careful management of water resources and adherence to state and federal disposal standards.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the San Juan Basin, a semi-arid region with sensitive groundwater aquifers. Salt water disposal wells must comply with UIC regulations to prevent contamination of underground sources of drinking water. The area's oil and gas operations also face air quality considerations under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards for the oil and gas sector.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 19 miles northeast of Aztec, San Juan County, New Mexico, USA.
It is a salt water disposal well that manages wastewater (produced water) from oil and gas extraction operations in the San Juan Basin.
These wells are regulated under the federal Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and state rules by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division to protect groundwater.
Proper disposal prevents surface water contamination and reduces risks to ecosystems, but injection wells must be carefully managed to avoid induced seismicity and groundwater pollution.
It supports oil production by safely disposing of produced water, a byproduct of extraction, enabling continued operation of wells in the region.
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