LOCKHEED MARTIN MFC-SH-5 Stormwater Outfall, East Camden, Arkansas

LOCKHEED MARTIN MFC-SH-5 is a stormwater outfall located in East Camden, Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. It serves the Lockheed Martin facility, which is classified under NAICS 336414 (Aerospace product and parts manufacturing). The outfall is operational and manages stormwater runoff from the industrial site. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permitting framework. Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring for pollutants. 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 relates to its discharge into local waterways, which may be subject to water quality standards. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management and treatment help protect downstream water bodies and aquatic ecosystems in the Ouachita River basin.

The outfall is located in a rural area of southern Arkansas, near the Ouachita River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from aerospace manufacturing may contain pollutants like heavy metals, solvents, and hydrocarbons. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases runoff volume and potential for pollutant transport. Compliance with NPDES permits is critical to protect local water quality and aquatic habitats.