JAMES GILLAM DBA GILLAM RAILROAD SERVICE Stormwater Outfall, Garland, Arkansas

JAMES GILLAM DBA GILLAM RAILROAD SERVICE is a stormwater outfall located at 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Garland, Miller County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial railroad service operation, discharging into local waterways under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act, specifically the NPDES MS4 permit requirements for industrial activities. The facility's discharge is monitored to ensure compliance with water quality standards, particularly for pollutants common in railroad maintenance areas such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The outfall serves the Garland community by managing stormwater runoff from the industrial site, helping to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to receiving waters. Its operational status ensures ongoing management of stormwater quality in the Red River basin region of southwestern Arkansas.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial railroad service area, which may contain pollutants like oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments. The outfall is located in the Red River watershed, a region prone to flash flooding and erosion. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires best management practices to minimize pollutant runoff and protect downstream water quality.