SHAW EL DORADO, LLC Stormwater Outfall - El Dorado, Arkansas

SHAW EL DORADO, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 205 Louis Hurley Rd in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and handles stormwater discharge from industrial activities, with NAICS codes indicating sectors such as chemical manufacturing and fabricated metal production. 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 EPA's Phase II MS4 program applies to smaller municipalities and industrial sites, requiring stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges. The facility's industrial catchment suggests potential exposure to contaminants like heavy metals and chemicals. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from industrial areas, which can impact local water quality. Proper operation helps prevent flooding and protects receiving waters in the Ouachita River basin. Compliance with permit conditions is critical for minimizing ecological harm.

The facility discharges stormwater in an industrial area of El Dorado, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. Industrial catchments like this can contribute pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons to receiving waters. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to control these discharges through best management practices and monitoring.