LOCKHEED MARTIN - MISSILES & FIRE CONTROL Stormwater Outfall, East Camden, Arkansas

LOCKHEED MARTIN - MISSILES & FIRE CONTROL is a stormwater outfall located at 205 WALTON RD, East Camden, Arkansas, within Calhoun County. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment that includes NAICS codes for ammunition manufacturing (332993), guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (336414), and miscellaneous manufacturing (339999). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from these industrial operations, which is regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework. In the United States, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are typically covered by NPDES permits under the Clean Water Act. Facilities with industrial activities are required to implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and monitor discharge quality to minimize pollution. The scale of this outfall is likely consistent with a large industrial facility, given the nature of the operations at Lockheed Martin. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water bodies in the Ouachita River basin. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management and compliance with permit conditions are critical to protecting water quality in the region. The facility's location in a rural area of Arkansas may also influence local hydrology and ecosystem health.

The stormwater outfall discharges into the Ouachita River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Industrial runoff from facilities like Lockheed Martin can introduce pollutants that impair water quality, particularly if the receiving water body is listed as impaired under the Clean Water Act. The region's climate, with seasonal heavy rainfall, increases the risk of runoff events that could transport contaminants. Regulatory oversight through NPDES permits aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.