DUCKWATER SERVICES, LLC Stormwater Outfall, El Dorado, Arkansas

DUCKWATER SERVICES, LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 761 Deltin Hwy in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater discharge from an urban catchment area, typical of small to medium-scale stormwater infrastructure in the region. As a stormwater outfall, the facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. In Arkansas, Phase II MS4 permits apply to small municipalities like El Dorado, requiring stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's NAICS code 238990 indicates it may be associated with site preparation or other specialty trade contracting activities. The environmental significance of DUCKWATER SERVICES, LLC lies in its role in managing urban runoff in the Ouachita River basin. Proper stormwater treatment helps protect local water quality by reducing sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants from entering downstream water bodies. The facility contributes to community flood control and water quality objectives in the El Dorado area.

The facility discharges into the Ouachita River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Urban stormwater runoff in El Dorado can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals from roads and industrial areas. The facility's compliance with NPDES MS4 permit requirements is critical to mitigating impacts on local water quality and ecosystem health.