FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - FROZEN FOODS Stormwater Outfall, Fayetteville, Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - FROZEN FOODS is a stormwater outfall located at 1100 West 15th Street in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment area that includes frozen food manufacturing and related activities, as indicated by its NAICS codes for industrial building construction, frozen fruit/vegetable processing, and seafood canning. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits govern stormwater discharges in urbanized areas like Fayetteville, requiring controls to reduce pollutant loads. The outfall likely handles runoff from industrial and commercial surfaces, with potential pollutants including sediment, nutrients, and organic matter. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its contribution to local water quality management. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants that affect receiving waters. Proper management and treatment of stormwater are essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and comply with regulatory standards. The facility's location in an urban-industrial setting underscores the importance of stormwater control measures.

The outfall discharges into a water body within the Arkansas River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply. Industrial stormwater runoff from frozen food processing can introduce organic pollutants, nutrients, and sediments. The facility is subject to EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges, requiring implementation of best management practices to minimize pollution. Local water quality may be influenced by urban runoff from Fayetteville's growing population and industrial activities.