B&M Painting Co., Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Camden, Arkansas | Industrial Stormwater Management

B&M Painting Co., Inc. is a stormwater outfall located at 440 S. Adams Avenue in Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment, with NAICS codes 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services) and 332813 (Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from industrial activities, which is regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. The facility operates under the Clean Water Act framework, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be covered by a permit. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is likely subject to monitoring requirements for pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, given the industrial nature of the catchment. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites to prevent pollution of receiving waters. The facility's location in Camden, near the Ouachita River, underscores the importance of proper stormwater management to protect local water quality. Compliance with permit conditions helps minimize environmental impacts from industrial activities.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in Camden, Arkansas, which is part of the Ouachita River watershed. The Ouachita River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as metals, solvents, and sediment, posing risks to water quality. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to ensure it does not impair the receiving water body.