AR Western Gas-Stormwater | Industrial Stormwater Outfall in Altus, Arkansas

AR Western Gas-Stormwater is a stormwater outfall located at 8924 Shadow Ridge Road in Altus, Franklin County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment, likely associated with natural gas operations, and is classified as a stormwater outfall under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework. As a stormwater outfall in Arkansas, the facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in a rural area with industrial activity suggests it may be regulated under Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, with monitoring requirements for pollutants typical of the gas sector. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential discharge to local waterways in the Arkansas River basin. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediments, hydrocarbons, and chemicals. Proper management and compliance with permit limits are essential to protect water quality in receiving streams.

The facility is located in the Arkansas River Valley, a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land uses. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can contribute to sedimentation and pollutant loading in nearby creeks and rivers. The area's climate, with seasonal heavy rainfall, increases the risk of runoff events that may impact water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.