AVERITT EXPRESS, INC Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas | US Stormwater Facility

AVERITT EXPRESS, INC is a stormwater outfall located at 4301 S ZERO ST in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial and transportation-related operations, classified under NAICS codes 484122 and 484230, which cover general freight trucking and specialized freight trucking. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of Arkansas's stormwater management regulations. Given its industrial catchment, the outfall is subject to requirements for pollution prevention and best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. Typical stormwater outfalls in this sector may include features such as detention basins, oil-water separators, or sediment controls to mitigate impacts from trucking yards and parking areas. Environmental significance of this outfall relates to its discharge into the Arkansas River watershed, which supports regional water quality and aquatic habitats. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent contamination from fuels, lubricants, and other pollutants associated with freight operations. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps protect downstream water resources in the Fort Smith area.

The outfall discharges into the Arkansas River basin, a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water and recreation. Industrial stormwater runoff from trucking facilities can carry pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of water quality and to comply with Clean Water Act requirements, particularly in urbanized areas like Fort Smith where impervious surfaces increase runoff volumes.