UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - CAMDEN Stormwater Outfall, Camden, Arkansas

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - CAMDEN is a stormwater outfall located at 604 East Washington in Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas. This facility serves an industrial parcel associated with courier services (NAICS 492110) and operates under the United States EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. As a stormwater outfall, the facility discharges collected runoff from the parcel into local waterways. The regulatory context includes Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities, which apply to Camden. The outfall is part of a network designed to control the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff from industrial and urban areas. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater impacts on the Ouachita River watershed. Proper operation helps reduce pollutant loads and flooding risks, supporting local water quality goals under the Clean Water Act. The outfall contributes to the community's stormwater infrastructure by handling runoff from a major logistics facility.

The outfall discharges into the Ouachita River basin, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Stormwater runoff from industrial parcels like this can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.