SAF-HOLLAND USA, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Dumas, Arkansas | Industrial Stormwater Management

SAF-HOLLAND USA, INC. is an industrial facility located at 1103 South Main Street in Dumas, Arkansas, within Desha County. The facility operates a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from its manufacturing operations, which include sectors such as metalworking and transportation equipment manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's stormwater outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act, specifically through the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (332811, 333924, 336211, 336212, 336300, 336390, 336399) indicate a mix of metal forging, industrial machinery, and motor vehicle parts manufacturing, which typically generate stormwater runoff containing pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. The outfall likely includes best management practices (BMPs) like sediment basins, oil-water separators, or filtration systems to treat runoff before discharge. Located in the Mississippi Delta region, the facility's stormwater discharges may eventually reach the Mississippi River watershed. The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) oversees compliance with state and federal stormwater regulations. Proper management of this outfall is important to protect local water quality and aquatic habitats in the region's waterways.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, an area characterized by fertile soils and extensive agriculture. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites in this region can carry pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment into nearby streams and rivers, potentially impacting water quality in the Mississippi River basin. The local climate, with frequent rainfall and seasonal flooding, increases the risk of runoff events. Regulatory oversight by the Arkansas DEQ and EPA ensures that industrial stormwater discharges are managed to minimize environmental harm.