ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO. Stormwater Outfall, East Camden, Arkansas

ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO. is a stormwater outfall located at Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial activities, with NAICS codes 325920 (explosives manufacturing) and 325998 (other chemical product manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically addressing stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are typically subject to monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. Located in southern Arkansas, the facility contributes to managing stormwater runoff from an industrial park, helping to protect local water quality. The region's climate includes significant rainfall, making effective stormwater management important for preventing flooding and reducing pollutant loads to receiving waters. The facility's role is part of a network of stormwater controls supporting industrial operations while meeting regulatory requirements.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial park in southern Arkansas, an area with a humid subtropical climate and average annual rainfall of about 50 inches. Industrial catchments like this can introduce pollutants such as sediments, metals, and chemicals into stormwater runoff. The outfall likely drains to a nearby waterbody, and compliance with NPDES permit limits is critical to protect aquatic life and downstream uses.