OLIVETTE SUPPLY CO, INC Stormwater Outfall, Greers Ferry, Arkansas

OLIVETTE SUPPLY CO, INC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1224 Shiloh Rd., Greers Ferry, Arkansas, within Cleburne County. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff, likely associated with industrial activities given its NAICS code 321920 (Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs discharges to waters of the United States. Under the NPDES program, industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. Facilities in the wood product manufacturing sector must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to control pollutants such as sediment, chemicals, and organic matter. The facility's location in Greers Ferry, near the Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River, places it within a region where water quality protection is important for recreational and ecological uses. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants that affect aquatic habitats and drinking water sources. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions, including monitoring and best management practices, is critical to minimizing these impacts. The facility's role in managing stormwater contributes to the broader regulatory goal of maintaining water quality standards in Arkansas.

Greers Ferry, Arkansas, is situated in the Ozark Mountains region, characterized by karst topography and numerous streams that feed into Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River. These water bodies support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are used for recreation and drinking water. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities in the area can introduce sediments, nutrients, and chemicals, potentially impairing water quality. The region's geology makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the need for effective stormwater management to protect both surface and groundwater resources.