MEDLOCK FOREST PRODUCTS Stormwater Outfall, Charleston, Arkansas | US Industrial Stormwater

MEDLOCK FOREST PRODUCTS operates a stormwater outfall located at 717 West Main Street in Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site, discharging into local waterways under the regulatory oversight of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. As an industrial stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) requirements, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring of effluent quality. The facility's location in Arkansas places it within the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment's jurisdiction, which implements the federal NPDES program for stormwater discharges. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect water quality in receiving streams. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as sediment, metals, and organic compounds. Proper management and compliance with permit conditions are essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses in the Arkansas River basin.

The facility discharges stormwater into a watershed that may drain to the Arkansas River, which is a major waterbody in the region. Industrial stormwater runoff can introduce pollutants like suspended solids, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, potentially impacting aquatic life and water quality. The surrounding area in Franklin County includes agricultural and forested lands, and the outfall's proximity to urban and industrial zones requires careful management to prevent contamination of local streams.