BENTONVILLE COMPOSITING FACILITY Stormwater Outfall, Bentonville, Arkansas

The BENTONVILLE COMPOSITING FACILITY is a stormwater outfall located at 2000 Northwest A Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. It serves an industrial composting operation, handling stormwater runoff from the facility. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework under the Clean Water Act. In the United States, stormwater outfalls at industrial facilities are regulated under the EPA's NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility's NAICS code 493120 (Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage) suggests it may involve cold storage, but the name indicates composting. Stormwater management at composting sites typically involves controlling runoff from organic materials to prevent nutrient and pollutant discharge. The facility is located in Benton County, Arkansas, within the Ozark Highlands region. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect local waterways, including nearby streams that feed into the Illinois River watershed. Compliance with permit requirements helps minimize environmental impact from industrial runoff.

The facility is situated in the Ozark Highlands, a region characterized by karst topography and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and organic matter, potentially impacting local streams and groundwater. The Illinois River watershed, which receives drainage from this area, is subject to nutrient pollution concerns, making stormwater control important for water quality.