CHEMTRADE SOLUTIONS, LLC Stormwater Outfall in Ashdown, Arkansas

CHEMTRADE SOLUTIONS, LLC is an operational stormwater outfall located at 920 East Main Street in Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas. The facility manages stormwater discharges from industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 211112 (natural gas liquid extraction), 325188 (inorganic chemical manufacturing), and 325998 (other miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Clean Water Act's industrial stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, which requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring of effluent limits for pollutants such as total suspended solids, oil and grease, and pH. Given its location in Arkansas, the outfall likely discharges to a waterbody within the Red River basin, which is subject to state water quality standards administered by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from chemical and energy industrial sectors. Proper management of stormwater discharges is critical to prevent contamination of local waterways with pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and process chemicals. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses in the Red River watershed.

The Ashdown area is part of the Red River Valley, a region characterized by agricultural and industrial land uses. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities like CHEMTRADE SOLUTIONS can carry pollutants such as suspended solids, metals, and organic compounds into nearby streams and rivers. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for municipal and agricultural uses, making effective stormwater management essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.