Overview
Austin Powder Company operates a stormwater outfall in East Camden, Arkansas, managing industrial stormwater discharge under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Austin Powder Company is an industrial facility located at 7-LC-10 Blandy Road in East Camden, Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The facility operates a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from its industrial operations, classified under NAICS codes 325920 (explosives manufacturing), 325998 (other chemical product manufacturing), and 493190 (other warehousing and storage). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Clean Water Act's industrial stormwater regulations. In Arkansas, industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which implements the NPDES program. Facilities like Austin Powder Company must obtain coverage under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit, requiring implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollutant runoff. The facility's operational status is active, indicating ongoing compliance with permit conditions. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediments, chemicals, and heavy metals. Proper management through BMPs and regular monitoring is essential to protect water quality in the surrounding region. The facility's location in Calhoun County, a rural area with mixed land use, underscores the importance of effective stormwater control to prevent contamination of nearby streams and groundwater.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Calhoun County, Arkansas, a region with a mix of forested areas, agricultural land, and industrial operations. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like Austin Powder Company can introduce pollutants such as suspended solids, nutrients, and hazardous substances into local waterways. The area's hydrology is influenced by the Ouachita River basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of water quality and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Austin Powder Company stormwater outfall is located at 7-LC-10 Blandy Road in East Camden, Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States.
This stormwater outfall manages industrial stormwater runoff from the Austin Powder Company facility, which manufactures explosives and other chemical products. It discharges stormwater in compliance with the US EPA's NPDES permitting program.
Industrial stormwater outfalls in Arkansas are regulated under the Clean Water Act's NPDES program, implemented by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. Facilities must obtain permit coverage, develop stormwater pollution prevention plans, and implement best management practices to control runoff.
The facility operates under NAICS codes 325920 (explosives manufacturing), 325998 (other chemical product manufacturing), and 493190 (other warehousing and storage), indicating a mix of industrial activities that generate stormwater runoff.
Effective stormwater management at industrial sites prevents pollutants like sediments, chemicals, and heavy metals from entering local waterways. This protects aquatic ecosystems in the Ouachita River basin and supports compliance with water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.
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