BRANSON & SON'S AUTO SALVAGE Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

BRANSON & SON'S AUTO SALVAGE is a stormwater outfall located at 2615 N 17TH ST in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA. The facility is operational and handles stormwater discharge from an automotive salvage operation, classified under NAICS 423140 for motor vehicle parts (used) merchant wholesalers. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the regulated stormwater infrastructure in the United States. The facility operates under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) framework. Given its industrial activity, it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements or an individual industrial stormwater permit. The outfall discharges stormwater runoff from the salvage yard, which may contain pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment typical of automotive recycling operations. In the context of Fort Smith and the Arkansas River basin, proper stormwater management is critical to protect local water quality. The facility's location in an industrial area of Fort Smith means its discharge could potentially impact nearby water bodies. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions, including best management practices for pollution prevention, is essential to minimize environmental impact.

The facility is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. Stormwater runoff from automotive salvage operations can carry pollutants like oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment, which may impair water quality if not properly managed. The site's industrial catchment and proximity to urban areas increase the risk of contaminant loading to receiving waters. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to control such discharges through stormwater pollution prevention plans.