Baldor Electric Stormwater Outfall, Clarksville, Arkansas | Industrial Facility

Baldor Electric is a stormwater outfall located at #1 R.S. Boreham Drive in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site, with NAICS codes indicating activities in screw machine products, speed changer manufacturing, and motor and generator manufacturing. The outfall is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. As a stormwater outfall for an industrial facility, Baldor Electric is subject to sector-specific regulations under the NPDES program, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the United States. The facility's catchment area includes industrial surfaces, which may involve pollutants typical of manufacturing operations. Compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) is essential to minimize environmental impact. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water quality in the Arkansas River basin. Proper management of stormwater runoff from industrial sites helps protect downstream water bodies from sediment, heavy metals, and other contaminants. The facility's location in a manufacturing hub underscores the importance of regulatory oversight to balance industrial activity with environmental stewardship.

The Baldor Electric outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in Clarksville, Arkansas, an area with a mix of manufacturing and agricultural land use. The local environment includes tributaries of the Arkansas River, which are subject to state water quality standards. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as oils, metals, and sediments, making permit compliance critical to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.