ANTHONY FOREST PRODUCTS, LLC Stormwater Outfall in El Dorado, Arkansas

ANTHONY FOREST PRODUCTS, LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 5482 Junction City Hwy in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment associated with NAICS codes 321113 (sawmills) and 321912 (cut stock, resawing lumber, and planing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the manufacturing site, discharging into local waterways. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) oversees compliance with the Clean Water Act. Typical stormwater management at such sites includes best management practices (BMPs) like sedimentation basins, oil-water separators, and erosion controls to reduce pollutant loads. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing stormwater from wood product manufacturing, which can contain sediment, organic matter, and potential contaminants. Discharge to receiving waters in the Ouachita River basin requires adherence to water quality standards. Proper operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports community water resources in the El Dorado area.

The facility is located in Union County, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical. Industrial stormwater discharges from wood product manufacturing can carry suspended solids, nutrients, and organic pollutants. Compliance with NPDES MS4 permits ensures that runoff is treated to minimize impacts on local water bodies, which support diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.