FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. -BLYTHEVILLE Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas

FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. -BLYTHEVILLE is a stormwater outfall located at 4395 East State Highway 18 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a freight transportation site, classified under NAICS 484122 for general freight trucking, long-distance. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment oversees compliance with the Clean Water Act. The site's stormwater management likely includes best management practices such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or retention ponds to control pollutants common in transportation and logistics operations. This outfall contributes to local stormwater management in Blytheville, a city in the Mississippi River Delta region. Proper management helps protect nearby water bodies from urban and industrial runoff, supporting water quality and aquatic habitat. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements for industrial stormwater discharge.

Blytheville is located in the Mississippi River Delta, a region characterized by flat terrain, agricultural land, and numerous waterways. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this freight facility can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals into local streams and rivers. The Mississippi River and its tributaries are ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water. Effective stormwater management is crucial to prevent degradation of these water bodies and maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act.