ADAY LIME & FERTILIZER, INC. Stormwater Outfall in Clinton, Arkansas

ADAY LIME & FERTILIZER, INC. is a stormwater outfall located in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial site classified under NAICS 325314 (Fertilizer Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the facility's premises, discharging into local waterways. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees compliance with the Clean Water Act. The site's industrial catchment area includes fertilizer production, which may involve handling of nutrients and other materials that could affect stormwater quality. Stormwater management at this facility is critical for protecting local water resources in the Arkansas River basin. Proper treatment and control of runoff help prevent nutrient pollution and sedimentation in nearby streams. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural and industrial activity underscores the importance of effective stormwater controls to maintain water quality.

The facility is located in the Arkansas River watershed, where stormwater runoff from industrial sites can contribute to nutrient loading and sedimentation. The region's climate includes seasonal rainfall, which can increase runoff volumes. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect downstream water bodies from potential contaminants associated with fertilizer manufacturing, such as nitrogen and phosphorus.