Verser Lumber Co., Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Greers Ferry, Arkansas

Verser Lumber Co., Inc. is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 1140 Fox Chase Dr., Greers Ferry, Arkansas, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from lumber and wood product operations, a sector with potential for sediment and pollutant discharge. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting under the Clean Water Act, specifically industrial stormwater regulations. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA's NPDES program, which requires industrial facilities to obtain permits for stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees compliance. Typical controls include best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, vegetative buffers, and spill prevention plans to minimize runoff impacts. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water quality in the Greers Ferry area, which includes the Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River watershed. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect aquatic habitats and recreational uses. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Greers Ferry area is situated in the Ozark Mountains ecoregion, characterized by forested hills and clear streams. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like lumber mills can carry sediment, nutrients, and organic matter into nearby water bodies, potentially impacting aquatic life and water quality. The facility's discharge likely enters the Little Red River watershed, which supports diverse fish populations and recreational activities. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of these sensitive ecosystems.