WHARTON CREEK WOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Combs, Arkansas

WHARTON CREEK WOOD PRODUCTS, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 8953 HWY 16 in Combs, Madison County, Arkansas. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. As a wood products manufacturing site (NAICS 321113), it falls under sector-specific stormwater permitting requirements. The facility's stormwater management is subject to the Clean Water Act and applicable state regulations in Arkansas. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one typically require permits that include monitoring for pollutants such as total suspended solids, oil and grease, and pH. The site's operational status is active, indicating ongoing compliance with permit conditions. Located in a rural area of the Ozark Mountains, the facility's stormwater discharge may impact local waterways. Proper management of runoff from wood products operations is important to prevent sedimentation and chemical contamination. The facility's role in the local industrial landscape underscores the need for effective stormwater controls to protect water quality in the region.

The facility is situated in the Ozark Mountains region of Arkansas, an area characterized by steep terrain and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like wood products manufacturing can carry sediment, organic matter, and chemicals into nearby streams. The region's water bodies are often used for recreation and support diverse aquatic life, making proper stormwater management critical to prevent degradation of water quality and habitat.