CAMDEN IRON & METALS, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Camden, Arkansas | USA

CAMDEN IRON & METALS, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 1819 Mount Holly Rd in Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves an industrial site classified under NAICS 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers), handling stormwater runoff from scrap metal processing and storage areas. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA's NPDES MS4 permitting framework. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated under Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) requirements, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role managing runoff from an industrial recycling operation. Stormwater from scrap metal facilities can contain heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management helps protect local water bodies, including the Ouachita River basin, from potential contamination. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements is critical for maintaining water quality in the region.

The facility is located in Camden, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from scrap metal recycling operations can introduce pollutants such as zinc, copper, lead, and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect the ecological health of the Ouachita River and downstream water bodies.