Overview
FORDYCE AND PRINCETON RAILROAD is a stormwater outfall in Fordyce, Arkansas, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework.
FORDYCE AND PRINCETON RAILROAD is a stormwater outfall located in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from railroad operations, contributing to local stormwater management in a small urban and industrial catchment. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees compliance with the Clean Water Act. The outfall likely serves an industrial catchment associated with railroad activities, with typical discharge volumes varying based on rainfall and operational area. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in preventing flooding and controlling pollutant loads to receiving waters. In the Dallas County area, proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies from urban and industrial runoff, supporting community and environmental health.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Fordyce, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River basin. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. Discharges from railroad operations may contain sediments, metals, and hydrocarbons, requiring proper treatment to prevent impairment of local streams.
Frequently asked questions
FORDYCE AND PRINCETON RAILROAD is located at E. 3rd St., Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas 71742, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from railroad operations, regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program.
A stormwater outfall collects and discharges runoff from impervious surfaces, such as railroad yards, into receiving waters. It may include treatment features like detention basins or filters to reduce pollutants.
Stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems to protect water quality.
Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rains, making stormwater management crucial to prevent flooding, erosion, and pollution of rivers and lakes that support drinking water and recreation.
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