SHELBY MANUFACTURING Stormwater Outfall, GLENWOOD, Arkansas

SHELBY MANUFACTURING is a stormwater outfall located at 633 NORTH CLAY STREET in GLENWOOD, PIKE COUNTY, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site with NAICS codes 315990 and 315992, indicating apparel manufacturing activities. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. 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 required to implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and obtain permit coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing runoff from an industrial site, which can contain pollutants such as sediment, oils, and chemicals. Proper management helps protect local water bodies, including those in the Ouachita River basin. The facility's compliance with permit conditions is critical to minimizing impacts on downstream ecosystems and community water resources.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in the Ouachita Mountains ecoregion, which features forested hills and numerous streams. Local water bodies may be sensitive to pollutants like sediment and heavy metals from manufacturing activities. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Arkansas DEQ ensures that discharge is managed to protect aquatic life and downstream uses.