City of Bella Vista Street Dept. Stormwater Outfall, Bella Vista, Arkansas

The City of Bella Vista Street Dept. operates a stormwater outfall located at 2471 Forest Hills Blvd, Bella Vista, Arkansas. This facility is part of the city's stormwater management infrastructure, serving the Benton County area. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff from urban surfaces into local waterways, playing a key role in flood control and water quality management. Operating under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, this outfall is subject to permit requirements that mandate pollution prevention and monitoring. The facility's NAICS codes (212321, 324121, 488490) indicate diverse industrial activities in the catchment, including construction, asphalt manufacturing, and transportation support, which influence runoff characteristics. The outfall contributes to the protection of local water bodies by managing stormwater volume and quality. In the rapidly growing region of Northwest Arkansas, effective stormwater control is essential to mitigate flooding and reduce pollutant loads to streams and lakes. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory standards and community service.

Bella Vista is located in the Ozark Mountains region, characterized by karst topography with limestone bedrock and numerous springs. Stormwater runoff in this area can quickly infiltrate groundwater or flow into sensitive streams. The outfall discharges into watersheds that feed into Beaver Lake, a major drinking water source. Urban development increases impervious surfaces, elevating runoff volumes and pollutant loads such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.