WEST 14TH STREET (STORMWATER) - Oil Extraction Facility in Chanute, Kansas

WEST 14TH STREET (STORMWATER) is an oil extraction facility located at 211 West 14th Street in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, United States. The facility is classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. It is currently operational and contributes to the local oil production infrastructure in the Mid-Continent oil region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including environmental oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced recovery techniques, with production focused on the Cherokee and Arbuckle formations. As part of the regional oil infrastructure, this facility supports the supply chain for crude oil, which is transported to refineries in the Midwest. The site's stormwater management system helps mitigate local runoff impacts, aligning with Clean Water Act requirements. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to domestic energy production.

The facility is situated in Neosho County, Kansas, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from produced water and accidental spills. Stormwater management at the site is critical to prevent runoff of pollutants into local waterways, including the Neosho River. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and state permits helps mitigate these environmental impacts.