PACIFIC MDF PRODUCTS INC. Stormwater Outfall, El Dorado, Arkansas

PACIFIC MDF PRODUCTS INC. is a stormwater outfall facility located at 135 LOUIS HURLEY ROAD in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves the industrial sector, specifically wood product manufacturing (NAICS codes 321910, 321911, 321918, 332996). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the industrial site, discharging into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, likely covered by an NPDES permit for industrial stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees permitting and compliance. The facility's industrial catchment includes wood product manufacturing, which may involve pollutants such as sediment, metals, and organic compounds typical of such operations. Environmental significance lies in its discharge to receiving waters in the Ouachita River basin. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to protect water quality in this region. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit ensures that discharges meet water quality standards, supporting local aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.

The facility is located in El Dorado, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. This region features a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for preventing erosion and pollutant runoff. The industrial catchment includes wood product manufacturing, which can contribute sediment, nutrients, and chemicals to stormwater. Discharge to local waterways must comply with water quality standards to protect aquatic life and recreational uses.