Overview
ENCANA - WRD North Booster Station is a distribution pump station in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States. It supports water distribution for energy sector operations in the region.
ENCANA - WRD North Booster Station is a distribution pump station located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, approximately 15.8 miles west of Meeker. The facility is operational and serves the water distribution needs of the energy sector, including oil and gas extraction activities common in the region. The station operates under U.S. federal and state water regulations, including the Clean Water Act and Colorado water rights laws. As a booster station, it maintains pressure and flow in water distribution networks, a critical function for remote industrial operations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211112, 211130) indicate its association with crude petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquid extraction. Located in the Piceance Basin, a major energy-producing area, the station supports water management for hydraulic fracturing and other extraction processes. Its role in ensuring reliable water supply is essential for local energy infrastructure, while also contributing to the broader water distribution network in northwestern Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility operates in the Piceance Basin, a semi-arid region with limited surface water resources. Water distribution for energy extraction must balance industrial demand with environmental conservation, particularly for local watersheds and groundwater aquifers. The station's booster pumps help maintain efficient water use, reducing waste and supporting regulatory compliance with Colorado's water management plans.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, approximately 15.8 miles west of Meeker, at coordinates 40.132684, -108.205521.
A distribution pump station maintains water pressure and flow within a pipeline network, ensuring reliable delivery to end users such as industrial facilities, municipalities, or agricultural operations.
Based on its NAICS codes, the station supports crude petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquid extraction, common in the Piceance Basin energy sector.
Facilities must comply with the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and state-level water rights and quality regulations, such as Colorado's Water Quality Control Act.
A booster station is used along a pipeline to increase pressure and flow, compensating for friction losses, while a main pumping station typically draws water from a source and pushes it into the network.
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