Pilgrims Pride Corp DeQueen Processing Plant Stormwater Outfall, De Queen, Arkansas

Pilgrims Pride Corp DeQueen Processing Plant is a stormwater outfall located at 401 S Third St, De Queen, Arkansas, in Sevier County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 311615, indicating poultry processing. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the processing plant site. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees permitting and compliance. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are subject to monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. This outfall serves the Pilgrims Pride poultry processing facility in De Queen, a major employer in the region. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect local water bodies, including the nearby Cossatot River, from potential contaminants such as nutrients, sediments, and organic matter associated with food processing operations.

The facility is located in De Queen, Arkansas, within the Red River watershed. The region's climate includes heavy rainfall events, which can increase stormwater runoff volumes. Industrial stormwater discharges from food processing plants may contain pollutants like nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter, potentially impacting downstream water quality. The Cossatot River, a nearby waterbody, is designated for aquatic life and recreation, making effective stormwater control important for maintaining water quality standards.