Burlington Northern SF Blythv' Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas

Burlington Northern SF Blythv' is a stormwater outfall located in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. It serves an industrial catchment area, likely associated with rail transport operations given its name and NAICS code 482111 (Line-Haul Railroads). The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding industrial site. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring for pollutants. The facility's location in an industrial area suggests potential for runoff containing metals, oils, or other contaminants. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its discharge to local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants that impact water quality. Proper management and treatment are essential to protect receiving waters. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps mitigate risks to the surrounding environment.

The outfall is located in the Mississippi River Valley region, where stormwater runoff can affect local waterways. Industrial catchments like this one may contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic ecosystems.