48FORTYSOLUTIONS, LLC Stormwater Outfall in Fayetteville, Arkansas

48FORTYSOLUTIONS, LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1652 Fred Hanna Dr, Fayetteville, Arkansas, within Washington County. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment associated with NAICS code 321920 (wood product manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. The facility's primary technical function is to manage stormwater discharge from an industrial site, which typically involves treatment processes such as sedimentation basins, oil-water separators, or filtration to meet permit limits. In Arkansas, stormwater permits are administered by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, requiring compliance with water quality standards for pollutants like total suspended solids and heavy metals. Environmental significance lies in its role in preventing untreated industrial runoff from entering nearby water bodies, such as the White River Basin. Proper stormwater management reduces impacts on aquatic ecosystems and supports community water quality goals. The facility contributes to Fayetteville's urban stormwater infrastructure, aligning with local MS4 Phase II requirements for small municipalities.

Fayetteville is located in the Ozark Mountains region, characterized by karst topography with porous limestone bedrock, making groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination from stormwater runoff. The facility's discharge may enter streams feeding the White River, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation. Industrial stormwater from wood product manufacturing can carry pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and metals, necessitating effective treatment to protect local water quality.