POLYETHYLENE CONTAINERS,INC Stormwater Outfall, El Dorado, Arkansas | Industrial NPDES Facility

POLYETHYLENE CONTAINERS,INC is an operational stormwater outfall located at 230 Cooper Drive in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. The facility manages industrial stormwater runoff from a plastics manufacturing site (NAICS 326199) and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, likely requiring an NPDES permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. As an industrial stormwater outfall, the facility's primary function is to collect and discharge stormwater runoff from the industrial site. The facility falls under Phase II MS4 regulations due to its location in a small municipality. Typical stormwater management for such sites includes best management practices (BMPs) such as detention basins, oil-water separators, or filtration systems to treat runoff before discharge. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water quality. Discharges from industrial sites can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and plastics. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical to protecting receiving waters in the Ouachita River basin. Regular monitoring and reporting are required to ensure stormwater does not impair local waterways.

The facility is located in El Dorado, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management crucial. Industrial stormwater discharges from plastics manufacturing can contain pollutants such as microplastics, chemical additives, and suspended solids. The outfall's proximity to local streams and rivers necessitates strict adherence to NPDES permit limits to prevent water quality degradation and protect aquatic ecosystems.