HANSON PIPE & PRECAST LLC Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

HANSON PIPE & PRECAST LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 3723 Spradling Rd, Fort Smith, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically serving an industrial site classified under NAICS 327332 (Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the industrial premises, discharging into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial facilities like this one are typically required to obtain Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) for stormwater discharges, with monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. The site's location in Fort Smith, a city in the Arkansas River Valley, means discharges may eventually reach the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing stormwater runoff from concrete manufacturing, which can contain sediment, pH-altering substances, and other pollutants. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical for minimizing environmental impact in the region.

Fort Smith is situated in the Arkansas River Valley, a region with a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters, with significant rainfall throughout the year. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals into nearby waterways. The Arkansas River is a major water body that supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of water quality and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goals of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters.