FOLSOM MULCH & MORE LLC Stormwater Outfall, Benton, Arkansas

FOLSOM MULCH & MORE LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 1810 Thomas Rd, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 321999 (All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing), indicating an industrial catchment area that generates stormwater runoff requiring management under the Clean Water Act. As a stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility's discharge is regulated to ensure compliance with water quality standards, particularly for pollutants common in wood product manufacturing such as sediment, nutrients, and organic matter. The outfall discharges into local waterways within the Saline River watershed, which is part of the larger Ouachita River basin. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats, supporting the ecological health of the region's streams and rivers.

The facility is located in the Saline River watershed, a region characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land use. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like FOLSOM MULCH & MORE LLC can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and organic debris, which may impact local water quality. The Saline River is a tributary of the Ouachita River, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent erosion, flooding, and contamination of these water bodies.