EL DORADO PAPER BAG MFG CO INC Stormwater Outfall, El Dorado, Arkansas

EL DORADO PAPER BAG MFG CO INC is a stormwater outfall located at 204 Prescolite Dr in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial paper bag manufacturing site, classified under NAICS codes 322220 and 322223. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires industrial facilities to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely falls under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, which mandates stormwater pollution prevention plans and monitoring. Environmental significance of this outfall relates to its industrial catchment area. Paper bag manufacturing involves processes that may contribute pollutants such as suspended solids, metals, or organic compounds to stormwater runoff. Proper management of this outfall is important to protect receiving waters in the Ouachita River basin, which supports local ecosystems and community water resources.

El Dorado is located in southern Arkansas within the Ouachita River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and water pollution. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like paper bag manufacturing can carry pollutants such as sediment, metals, and chemicals into local waterways. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act ensures that these discharges are monitored and controlled to protect aquatic life and downstream water quality.