CLINTON, CITY OF-EAST PLANT Stormwater Outfall in Clinton, Arkansas

CLINTON, CITY OF-EAST PLANT is a stormwater outfall facility located at 601 POND RD in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) serving the city of Clinton. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which governs stormwater discharges from municipal systems. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical components of urban drainage infrastructure, designed to convey runoff from streets, roofs, and other impervious surfaces to receiving waters. In Arkansas, stormwater management is regulated under the Clean Water Act, with Phase II MS4 permits typically required for smaller municipalities like Clinton. The facility's NAICS codes (221310 and 221320) indicate water supply and sewage treatment facilities, suggesting integration with the city's broader water infrastructure. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing urban runoff, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local waterways. The facility's location in the Arkansas River basin means its discharges may affect water quality in downstream ecosystems. Proper operation and maintenance of stormwater outfalls are essential to minimize impacts on receiving waters and comply with NPDES permit requirements.

The facility discharges stormwater runoff from the urban area of Clinton, Arkansas, into local receiving waters that are part of the Arkansas River watershed. Urban stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, oil, and heavy metals, which may impact water quality and aquatic habitats. The regulatory framework under the Clean Water Act requires the city to implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollution and protect downstream water bodies.