Central Wire Dumas Stormwater Outfall, Dumas, Arkansas | United States

Central Wire Dumas is a stormwater outfall located in Dumas, Desha County, Arkansas, United States. It serves industrial facilities associated with NAICS codes 331222 (steel wire drawing), 331420 (copper rolling), 331421 (copper wire drawing), 331422 (copper wire drawing, mechanical), and 332618 (other fabricated wire products). The outfall is operational and discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility must implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants and comply with monitoring and reporting requirements. The regulatory framework ensures that stormwater runoff from industrial activities does not adversely impact water quality. The outfall is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, where water quality is a significant concern due to agricultural and industrial runoff. The facility's discharge may affect local waterways, and compliance with permit conditions is critical to protecting aquatic ecosystems. Regular inspections and monitoring help ensure that the outfall operates within environmental standards.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta, a region with extensive agriculture and industrial activity. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments into nearby water bodies. The outfall's discharge may impact local streams and rivers, which are part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through permit conditions and best management practices.