FOAM FABRICATORS Stormwater Outfall, Forrest City, Arkansas | United States

FOAM FABRICATORS is a stormwater outfall facility located at 3333 SANYO ROAD in Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) and 337215 (Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing), indicating an industrial catchment with potential stormwater runoff from manufacturing operations. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The EPA's MS4 program may also apply if the facility is located in an urbanized area. Typical stormwater management for industrial sites includes best management practices (BMPs) such as detention basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring to prevent pollutants from entering receiving waters. The facility's discharge likely flows into local waterways in the Saint Francis County area, which is part of the Mississippi River watershed. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility's environmental context involves managing runoff from industrial activities to comply with regulatory standards and minimize impacts on downstream ecosystems.

The facility is located in an industrial area of Forrest City, Arkansas, within the Mississippi River watershed. Stormwater runoff from manufacturing operations can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The local environmental context includes potential discharge to impaired water bodies, necessitating compliance with EPA's NPDES industrial stormwater permitting requirements to protect water quality.