Overview
ROSEBURG FOREST PRODUCTS CO. - EL DORADO MDF is an operational stormwater outfall in El Dorado, Arkansas, serving an industrial facility. It manages stormwater discharge from a medium-density fiberboard plant.
ROSEBURG FOREST PRODUCTS CO. - EL DORADO MDF is a stormwater outfall located at 1165 Del-Tin Highway in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and handles stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS codes 321219 (reconstituted wood product manufacturing) and 423310 (lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panel merchant wholesalers). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which regulates discharges to waters of the United States. The facility operates under the Clean Water Act framework, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be covered by a permit. The outfall likely falls under the EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, which mandates best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to minimize pollutant runoff. Given the industrial nature of the site, the stormwater may contain pollutants such as sediment, metals, and organic compounds from wood processing. This outfall plays a role in managing stormwater runoff from the Roseburg Forest Products facility, helping to protect local water quality in the Ouachita River basin. The facility's location in southern Arkansas, a region with significant rainfall, underscores the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent flooding and erosion. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical to minimize environmental impact on nearby water bodies.
Environmental context
The facility is located in southern Arkansas, a region with a humid subtropical climate and average annual rainfall of over 50 inches. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry pollutants such as sediment, metals, and organic compounds into local waterways, including the Ouachita River. The area's clay soils and rolling terrain can exacerbate runoff and erosion. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 1165 Del-Tin Highway in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial facility producing medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and related wood products.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act, likely through an EPA NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges.
Potential pollutants include sediment, metals, and organic compounds from wood processing, as well as oil and grease from equipment.
Best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, vegetative buffers, and spill prevention controls help reduce pollutant loads to nearby waterways.
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