ATLAS TUBE, INC. - BLYTHEVILLE PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas

ATLAS TUBE, INC. - BLYTHEVILLE PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 5039 N CR 1015 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates within the regulatory context of the NPDES MS4 program, which addresses stormwater runoff from industrial activities. Given its industrial catchment, the outfall likely handles runoff from manufacturing processes, storage areas, and impervious surfaces. The facility's operational status is active, indicating ongoing compliance with stormwater management requirements. Environmental significance lies in its role in controlling industrial stormwater discharge to local water bodies. The facility's location in the Mississippi River watershed means its discharge could impact downstream water quality. Proper management of pollutants such as sediments, metals, and oils is critical to protect aquatic ecosystems and comply with water quality standards.

The facility is located in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, a region with flat topography and intensive agriculture. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants like heavy metals and hydrocarbons into nearby streams and rivers. The Mississippi River watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of these water resources.