EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Bentonville, Arkansas | USA

EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 1 Airport Blvd in Bentonville, Arkansas, within the United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving the Bentonville area, which falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment into receiving waters. The facility operates under the NPDES MS4 framework, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from municipal systems. Phase I and Phase II MS4 permits apply to large and small municipalities, respectively, and include requirements for stormwater management plans, pollution prevention, and monitoring. The specific NAICS code for this facility is 327331, indicating a concrete block and brick manufacturing operation, which suggests the outfall may serve an industrial catchment with potential for pollutant runoff. This outfall plays a role in managing stormwater runoff from the Bentonville area, helping to reduce flooding and control the discharge of pollutants into local water bodies. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state stormwater regulations, contributing to the protection of water quality in the region. Its location near an airport and industrial area highlights the importance of proper stormwater management in urban and industrial settings.

The facility is located in Bentonville, Arkansas, within the Ozark Mountain region, which features karst topography and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial and urban areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals into local streams and rivers. The outfall may discharge to waters that are part of the Illinois River watershed, which has been subject to nutrient pollution concerns. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.