EMERSON PROFESSIONAL TOOLS MFG LLC Stormwater Outfall, Ash Flat, Arkansas

EMERSON PROFESSIONAL TOOLS MFG LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 90 HWY 62 WEST 412 in Ash Flat, Arkansas, within Sharp County. The facility is operational and manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site, classified under NAICS code 423610 for electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment merchant wholesalers. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a point of discharge for runoff from the industrial premises. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and best management practices to control pollutants. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) oversees NPDES permitting and enforcement. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial facility, which can contain pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management helps protect local water quality in receiving waters, which may include streams or rivers in the White River basin. Compliance with permit conditions is essential to minimize impacts on aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.

The facility is located in Sharp County, Arkansas, within the Ozark Highlands ecoregion. The area features karst topography with sinkholes and springs, making groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination from surface runoff. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites can introduce pollutants like heavy metals and hydrocarbons, potentially affecting local streams that feed into the White River. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect these sensitive water resources and maintain water quality for ecological and recreational uses.