ELITE COMFORT SOLUTIONS, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

ELITE COMFORT SOLUTIONS, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 501 Fresno in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 326150 (Urethane and Other Foam Product Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the regulated municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in Fort Smith, which falls under Phase II NPDES MS4 permit requirements. The facility operates under the Clean Water Act framework, with stormwater discharges subject to local MS4 permits that require pollution prevention plans and best management practices. Given its industrial catchment, the outfall likely handles runoff from manufacturing areas, parking lots, and loading docks, which may contain pollutants such as sediment, oils, and chemicals. The regulatory context emphasizes compliance with water quality standards for receiving waters in the Arkansas River basin. This outfall contributes to the stormwater management infrastructure in Fort Smith, helping to control flooding and reduce pollutant loads to local waterways. Its industrial setting underscores the importance of proper stormwater treatment to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing management of stormwater runoff in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Fort Smith lies in the Arkansas River Valley, with a humid subtropical climate that produces frequent heavy rainfall, increasing stormwater runoff volumes. The outfall discharges into a watershed that ultimately feeds the Arkansas River, which is subject to water quality impairments from urban and industrial sources. Industrial stormwater from facilities like this can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids, necessitating robust best management practices to meet Clean Water Act requirements.