Sentinel Industries, Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Calico Rock, Arkansas

Sentinel Industries, Inc. manages a stormwater outfall located at 1019 Highway 56 in Calico Rock, Izard County, Arkansas, United States. This facility is classified as a stormwater outfall, handling runoff from an industrial site with NAICS code 321114 (wood preservation). The plant is operational and serves the local industrial catchment area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements. The industrial activity at the site necessitates compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff. The facility's location in a rural area of Arkansas suggests typical stormwater management challenges related to sediment and erosion control. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing industrial stormwater discharge to protect local water quality. Proper operation helps prevent pollutants from entering nearby waterways, supporting the ecological health of the region. The facility contributes to community and environmental well-being by mitigating the impact of industrial runoff.

The stormwater outfall is situated in Izard County, Arkansas, a region characterized by karst topography and numerous streams that feed into the White River system. Industrial runoff from wood preservation activities can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals and organic compounds. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect these sensitive aquatic ecosystems and maintain water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.