BLYTHEVILLE SEWER DEPT.-SOUTH WWTP Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas

BLYTHEVILLE SEWER DEPT.-SOUTH WWTP is a stormwater outfall facility located at 4001 N.C.R.647 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it manages discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) serving the Blytheville area. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges to protect water quality. Stormwater outfalls in this region typically handle runoff from urban and industrial catchments, with flows varying based on rainfall events and impervious surface coverage. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in conveying stormwater to receiving waters, potentially affecting local water bodies. Compliance with permit conditions and best management practices is essential to minimize pollutant loads and protect downstream ecosystems.

The facility discharges stormwater into local waterways in the Mississippi River basin, an area with agricultural and urban runoff concerns. The region experiences seasonal rainfall patterns, with potential for flooding and pollutant transport. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to control discharges to impaired water bodies and protect aquatic habitats.