METAL MANAGEMENT MS., INC Stormwater Outfall, El Dorado, Arkansas

METAL MANAGEMENT MS., INC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1102 East Hillsboro Street in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 423930 for recyclable material merchant wholesalers, indicating an industrial catchment area. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial activities, which is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework. Under the Clean Water Act, industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through NPDES permits, which require implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's compliance with these requirements is critical for protecting local water quality. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) oversees NPDES permitting and enforcement. The facility's location in El Dorado, a city in southern Arkansas, places it within the Ouachita River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, which may impact downstream water bodies. Proper management of this outfall helps mitigate risks to aquatic ecosystems and supports community water quality goals.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of El Dorado, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River basin. Stormwater runoff from industrial catchments can introduce pollutants like metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids into local waterways. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to control these discharges through site-specific pollution prevention measures.