CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORP Stormwater Outfall, Booneville, Arkansas | USA

CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORP is a stormwater outfall located at 212 Mario Del Pero St. in Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a meat processing plant, classified under NAICS codes 311611 and 311612 for animal slaughtering and processing. The outfall is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. As a stormwater outfall in an industrial setting, the facility is subject to NPDES industrial stormwater permitting requirements, including the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's location in Arkansas places it within the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which administers the NPDES program in the state. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from a meat processing facility, which can contain organic matter, nutrients, and other pollutants. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect local water quality in receiving waters, particularly in the Arkansas River basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps minimize the impact of industrial stormwater discharges on the surrounding environment.

The stormwater outfall is located in Booneville, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for preventing flooding and water pollution. Industrial facilities like meat processing plants can contribute pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and organic matter to stormwater runoff. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits requires implementation of pollution prevention measures to protect local water bodies from degradation.