JET ASPHALT & ROCK #3 Stormwater Outfall, El Dorado, Arkansas | Industrial Stormwater Management

JET ASPHALT & ROCK #3 is a stormwater outfall located at 1251 Smackover Highway in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial asphalt manufacturing site (NAICS 324121). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. In the United States, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES permits. The EPA's MS4 program addresses stormwater management in urbanized areas, while industrial facilities like this one typically require individual or general permits for stormwater discharges. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect water quality in receiving streams. Industrial stormwater can contain pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals. Proper management and treatment are essential to minimize impacts on local aquatic ecosystems and comply with discharge limits.

The outfall discharges into a watershed that may be impacted by industrial activities in the El Dorado area. Stormwater runoff from asphalt manufacturing can carry pollutants like hydrocarbons and suspended solids. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical to protecting local water quality and aquatic life.