Southern Wood & Fiber Company LLC Stormwater Outfall, Arkansas City, Arkansas

Southern Wood & Fiber Company LLC is an industrial facility located at 5000 HWY 4 North in Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas, United States. The site operates a stormwater outfall, managing runoff from wood product manufacturing activities (NAICS 321113). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges treated or untreated stormwater to receiving waters, subject to federal and state permitting requirements. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality administers the NPDES program. The site's stormwater management likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or vegetative controls to meet water quality standards. Located in the Mississippi Delta region, the outfall may discharge to nearby waterways that ultimately flow into the Mississippi River. The facility's stormwater management is critical for protecting local water quality, particularly given the agricultural and industrial context of the area. Compliance with permit limits and monitoring requirements helps minimize environmental impact.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, a region characterized by intensive agriculture and industrial activity. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like Southern Wood & Fiber can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and chemicals into nearby streams and rivers. The outfall likely discharges to a waterbody within the Mississippi River basin, which is subject to nutrient pollution concerns and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.