Overview
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - EL DORADO is a stormwater outfall in El Dorado, Arkansas, USA. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial parcel under NPDES MS4 permit requirements.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - EL DORADO is a stormwater outfall located at the intersection of Highway 82 and Ponderosa Drive in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. The facility serves an industrial site classified under NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services) and operates under the United States EPA's NPDES MS4 regulatory framework. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges stormwater runoff from the UPS parcel into local waterways. The site is subject to the Clean Water Act and Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) permitting. Stormwater management at industrial facilities typically includes best management practices (BMPs) such as detention basins, oil-water separators, and regular inspections to comply with NPDES permit conditions. The facility plays a role in managing urban stormwater runoff in El Dorado, a city in southern Arkansas. Proper stormwater control helps protect receiving waters from pollutants like sediment, oil, and heavy metals common in industrial and transportation-related activities. The outfall contributes to local flood prevention and water quality management in the Ouachita River watershed.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial parcel in El Dorado, Arkansas, which lies within the Ouachita River basin. Urban and industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals, potentially impacting local water quality. The site is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements aimed at reducing pollutant loads through stormwater control measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at the intersection of Highway 82 and Ponderosa Drive in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial parcel operated by United Parcel Service, classified under NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services).
The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices for industrial sites.
Industrial stormwater outfalls typically use structural controls such as detention basins, oil-water separators, and vegetated swales, along with non-structural practices like regular site inspections and spill prevention procedures.
The outfall discharges into the Ouachita River watershed, where stormwater runoff can carry pollutants. Proper management helps protect local water quality and aquatic habitats from urban and industrial runoff.
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