Fort Smith, City of-Transit Department Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

FORT SMITH, CITY OF-TRANSIT DEPARTMENT is a stormwater outfall located in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operated by the city's transit department and is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) regulated under the Clean Water Act. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges stormwater runoff from urban areas, including roads, parking lots, and transit facilities. The outfall is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit requirements, which mandate stormwater management practices to reduce pollutant loads. The facility's NAICS code 485119 indicates it is associated with other urban transit services. The outfall plays a role in managing stormwater runoff in Fort Smith, helping to control flooding and protect local water quality. Discharges from this outfall may affect receiving waters in the Arkansas River basin, which is a key water resource for the region. Proper operation and maintenance are essential to minimize environmental impacts.

Fort Smith is located in the Arkansas River Valley, a region with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall. Stormwater runoff from urban areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals into local waterways. The Arkansas River and its tributaries are important for drinking water, recreation, and aquatic habitat. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of these water bodies and to comply with water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.