Fort Smith Office & Shop Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith Office & Shop is a stormwater outfall facility located at 800 Old Hwy. 271 South in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is classified as a stormwater outfall and is currently operational, serving the local area's stormwater management needs. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) in urbanized areas like Fort Smith are required to obtain NPDES permits to control stormwater discharges. The facility's NAICS code 213112 indicates support activities for oil and gas operations, suggesting the outfall may serve an industrial catchment. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, helping to reduce flooding and control the discharge of pollutants into local water bodies. Its location in Fort Smith places it within the Arkansas River watershed, where stormwater management is important for protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.

Fort Smith is located in the Arkansas River Valley, where stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and chemicals from urban and industrial areas into the Arkansas River and its tributaries. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making effective stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and water quality degradation. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES MS4 program aims to control these discharges through best management practices and permit compliance.