HITCO CARBON COMPOSITES, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

HITCO CARBON COMPOSITES, INC. is an industrial facility located at 201 Technology Drive in Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas. The facility operates a stormwater outfall that discharges industrial stormwater runoff, subject to the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Clean Water Act requirements. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial activities, with NAICS codes 335991 (Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. The stormwater outfall is designed to control and treat runoff from the industrial site, minimizing pollutant loads to receiving waters. Typical management practices include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring for parameters such as total suspended solids, pH, and oil and grease. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in protecting local water quality in the Ouachita River basin. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants from manufacturing processes, and proper management is critical to prevent impairment of downstream water bodies. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps safeguard aquatic ecosystems and supports the community's water resources in Arkadelphia and Clark County.

The facility is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like HITCO CARBON COMPOSITES can introduce pollutants such as metals, oils, and suspended solids into local waterways. The Ouachita River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent water quality degradation and maintain the ecological health of the watershed.