CES GRAVEL Stormwater Outfall, El Dorado, Arkansas | United States

CES GRAVEL is a stormwater outfall located in El Dorado, Arkansas, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial area, discharging into local waterways. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a key role in controlling the quantity and quality of runoff from the surrounding catchment. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is subject to requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollutant loading. Stormwater outfalls like CES GRAVEL are critical for preventing flooding and reducing the transport of pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons to receiving waters. The facility's location in an industrial area of El Dorado underscores its importance in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

The outfall discharges into a waterbody that may be part of the Ouachita River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, and heavy metals, posing risks to water quality. Effective management through NPDES permits and BMPs is essential to mitigate these impacts and protect the local ecosystem.