AIR EVAC LIFETEAM HARRISON AE 40 Stormwater Outfall, Harrison, Arkansas

AIR EVAC LIFETEAM HARRISON AE 40 is a stormwater outfall located at 3085 CENTER LOOP in Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving the local area, with an operational status indicating active use. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater runoff from its catchment area into receiving waters. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, specifically under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Given its location in a small municipality like Harrison, it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges. The NAICS code 621910 indicates an ambulance service, suggesting the outfall serves a commercial or industrial property. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing urban runoff, preventing flooding, and protecting water quality in local waterways. The facility's discharge may impact nearby water bodies, and compliance with NPDES permits ensures that stormwater is managed to minimize environmental harm. Understanding the local catchment area and potential pollutants is key to effective stormwater management.

The facility is located in Harrison, Arkansas, within the Ozark Mountains region, which features karst topography and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from urban and commercial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local streams and rivers. The area's geology makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect water quality in the region's waterways, which support diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.