HUSQVARNA FORESTRY PRODUCTS N.A., INC. Stormwater Outfall, DeQueen, Arkansas

HUSQVARNA FORESTRY PRODUCTS N.A., INC. is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 103 Red Bridge Road in DeQueen, Sevier County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the manufacturing site, which includes NAICS codes 333112 (Lawn and Garden Equipment) and 333991 (Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates within the regulatory context of the Clean Water Act, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be managed through best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to prevent pollution. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) oversees NPDES permits. The outfall likely handles runoff from impervious surfaces and industrial operations, with typical controls including sediment basins, oil-water separators, or vegetative buffers. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water quality. Discharges from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Proper management is essential to protect receiving waters, which may include nearby streams or rivers in the Red River basin. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is critical for minimizing ecological harm and meeting regulatory standards.

The stormwater outfall is located in DeQueen, Arkansas, within the Red River basin. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff and pollutant transport. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like this can contribute to water quality impairments if not properly managed. The surrounding area includes agricultural and forested land, and the outfall may discharge to a waterbody that supports aquatic life and recreational uses. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to control pollutants through site-specific best management practices and monitoring.