RAILTRAN LLC Stormwater Outfall, El Dorado, Arkansas | United States

RAILTRAN LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1020 School St in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 484220 (Specialized Freight Trucking), indicating an industrial catchment area. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the site, discharging into local waterways. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are typically covered under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. Stormwater management at industrial sites is critical to prevent contamination of receiving waters. The facility's location in El Dorado, a city in southern Arkansas, means discharges may affect local streams and rivers. Proper operation helps maintain water quality and compliance with the Clean Water Act, supporting community and environmental health.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of El Dorado, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River basin. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect downstream water bodies from degradation and to comply with water quality standards.