STELLA-JONES CORPORATION - DELIGHT Stormwater Outfall, Delight, Arkansas

STELLA-JONES CORPORATION - DELIGHT is a stormwater outfall located on Highway 26 North in Delight, Pike County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 321999 (All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. In the United States, industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. Facilities in the wood product manufacturing sector must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitor discharge quality to meet effluent limits. The operational status of this outfall indicates active management of stormwater runoff from the Stella-Jones facility. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in controlling the release of pollutants from industrial activities into local waterways. Proper stormwater management helps protect water quality in the surrounding region, which may include streams and rivers in the Ouachita River basin. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is essential to minimize impacts on aquatic ecosystems and downstream water users.

The facility is located in Pike County, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. This region features forested hills and numerous small streams that feed into larger water bodies. Industrial stormwater discharges from wood product manufacturing can contain pollutants such as sediment, organic matter, and chemicals used in wood treatment. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of local water quality and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining the integrity of the nation's waters.