SHIPPERS PRODUCTS, A Division of Signode Industrial Group LLC - Stormwater Outfall in Fordyce, Arkansas

SHIPPERS PRODUCTS, a division of Signode Industrial Group LLC, operates a stormwater outfall located at 300 South Edgar St. in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas. This facility manages industrial stormwater discharges from a site classified under NAICS 322224 (uncoated paper and multiwall bag manufacturing). The outfall is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure serving the industrial catchment in this region. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Industrial facilities are typically required to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharges, often through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The regulatory framework ensures that stormwater runoff from industrial areas is treated or managed to reduce pollutants entering water bodies. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in controlling runoff from an industrial site in Fordyce, Arkansas. Proper management of stormwater discharges helps protect local water quality in the Ouachita River basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements is critical for minimizing the impact of industrial activities on downstream ecosystems and community water resources.

The stormwater outfall discharges into a catchment within the Ouachita River basin, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals from manufacturing processes. The facility's location in an industrial area of Fordyce means that effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of local water bodies and to comply with Clean Water Act standards.