Fordyce Picture Frame Company Stormwater Outfall | Fordyce, Arkansas

Fordyce Picture Frame Company is an industrial facility located at 2926 Highway 167 North in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas. The site operates a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from the manufacturing operations, falling under the regulatory scope of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. As an industrial stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to permitting requirements under the Clean Water Act, which mandates controls to prevent pollutants from entering waterways. The outfall likely serves a catchment area encompassing the industrial site, with runoff potentially containing sediments, metals, or other process-related contaminants typical of picture frame manufacturing. The facility's stormwater management contributes to local water quality protection in the Ouachita River basin. Effective operation of the outfall helps mitigate impacts on receiving waters, supporting community and ecological health in the Fordyce area.

The facility is located in the Ouachita River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments that may impair water quality if not properly managed. The site's proximity to Highway 167 suggests potential for runoff containing road-related contaminants. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.