EVANS ELECTRIC MOTORS INC Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas | USA

EVANS ELECTRIC MOTORS INC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 4300 PLANTERS ROAD in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), indicating an industrial catchment with potential stormwater runoff from manufacturing activities. As an industrial stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework. Industrial facilities are typically required to obtain Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) coverage or individual permits, with stormwater management practices including best management practices (BMPs) for pollutant control. The facility's location in an urban-industrial area of Fort Smith may influence runoff characteristics. The facility's stormwater discharge contributes to local water quality management in the Arkansas River basin. Proper stormwater management at industrial sites is critical to prevent pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments from entering receiving waters. Regulatory compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps protect downstream water bodies and supports community water quality goals.

The facility is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial catchments like this one can contribute pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids to local waterways. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect the ecological health of the Arkansas River and its tributaries, which support diverse aquatic life and provide drinking water and recreation for the region.