NORTHWEST PALLET WOODWORKS Stormwater Outfall, Chester, Arkansas

NORTHWEST PALLET WOODWORKS is a stormwater outfall located in Chester, Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It serves an industrial facility specializing in pallet manufacturing, managing stormwater runoff from the site. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment administers these permits. Typical stormwater management at such sites includes best management practices (BMPs) like sediment basins, oil-water separators, and vegetative buffers to control pollutants. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in preventing untreated runoff from entering local waterways. The facility's location in Crawford County places it within the Arkansas River watershed, where stormwater management is essential for protecting water quality and aquatic habitats. Compliance with permit limits helps minimize the impact of industrial activities on downstream ecosystems.

The facility is located in the Arkansas River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for communities downstream. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, posing risks to water quality. Effective management through NPDES permits and BMPs is critical to mitigate these impacts and maintain the ecological health of receiving waters.