ALTES SANITATION SERVIC E, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

ALTES SANITATION SERVIC E, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 9711 Highway 271 S in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562111, which covers waste collection and treatment services. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area into local waterways. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Fort Smith is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The outfall likely serves an urban or industrial catchment, managing runoff from impervious surfaces. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in preventing flooding and controlling the quality of runoff entering receiving waters. In the Arkansas River basin, proper stormwater management helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility contributes to local flood control and environmental protection efforts in the Fort Smith area.

The facility discharges stormwater into the Arkansas River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply. Urban runoff from Fort Smith can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and pathogens. Effective stormwater management is essential to minimize impacts on water quality and comply with Clean Water Act requirements.