ECS HOUSE INDUSTRIES Stormwater Outfall, Cherry Valley, Arkansas | US Stormwater Facility

ECS HOUSE INDUSTRIES is a stormwater outfall facility located at 3720 HWY 1 in Cherry Valley, Cross County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from industrial activities, with NAICS codes 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) and 339990 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and US EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements. Industrial facilities must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and obtain permit coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to discharge stormwater into local waterways. Proper management of stormwater runoff from industrial sites is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and chemicals from entering receiving waters. The facility's compliance with permit conditions and best management practices helps protect water quality in the region.

The facility is located in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, within the Mississippi River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important to prevent flooding and water pollution. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants that may impact local streams and rivers, which are part of the larger Mississippi River system. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through permit requirements and pollution prevention measures.