B&MP INC. Stormwater Outfall, Camden, Arkansas | United States

B&MP INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 347 Van Buren St. NE in Camden, Arkansas, within Ouachita County. The facility serves industrial operations classified under NAICS codes 325510 (paint and coating manufacturing) and 332812 (metal coating and allied services). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from these industrial activities into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The outfall is part of the stormwater management infrastructure for the Camden area. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing industrial stormwater runoff, which can contain pollutants such as metals, oils, and chemicals. Proper treatment and monitoring are essential to protect receiving water bodies in Ouachita County. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps mitigate potential impacts on local streams and the broader Ouachita River watershed.

Camden is located in the Ouachita River basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like B&MP INC. can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The area's climate, with seasonal rainfall patterns, influences runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through permit limits and best management practices.