ANTHONY-HIGGS LUMBER CO., INC. Stormwater Outfall, Gurdon, Arkansas

ANTHONY-HIGGS LUMBER CO., INC. is a stormwater outfall located at Old Whelen Springs Rd in Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves the lumber and wood product manufacturing sector, with NAICS codes 321912 and 321999. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the facility's premises, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Under the US Clean Water Act, industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Facilities like this one typically require a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit, depending on the nature of operations and potential pollutant exposure. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The stormwater outfall plays a critical role in preventing pollutants from lumber processing, such as sediment, wood debris, and chemicals, from entering local waterways. Proper management of stormwater runoff helps protect water quality in the surrounding region, which may include streams and rivers that support aquatic ecosystems and community water supplies.

The facility is located in Clark County, Arkansas, an area with a mix of forested and agricultural land. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like lumber mills can carry sediment, organic matter, and chemical residues into nearby water bodies. The region's climate, with significant rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent impairment of local streams and rivers, which may be used for recreation, fishing, and as drinking water sources.