WESTROCK CONVERTING, LLC Stormwater Outfall in Conway, Arkansas

WESTROCK CONVERTING, LLC operates a stormwater outfall located at 701 Bruce Street in Conway, Arkansas. This facility is part of the industrial sector, managing stormwater runoff from a site classified under NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is designed to control and treat stormwater runoff from the industrial site, reducing pollutant loads before discharge. Located in Faulkner County, the outfall discharges into the Arkansas River watershed. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater quality in an urban-industrial context, helping to protect local water bodies from potential contaminants associated with warehousing and logistics activities. Compliance with permit limits ensures minimal environmental impact on receiving waters.

The facility discharges stormwater into the Arkansas River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Urban and industrial runoff in Conway can introduce pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. The outfall's location in an industrial area with warehousing activities increases the risk of pollutant loading, making stormwater management critical for protecting downstream water quality.