Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company - HSM Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company - HSM is a stormwater outfall located at 4925 State Line Rd in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment area with NAICS codes covering plastics manufacturing, metal fabrication, and furniture production. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's industrial catchment includes diverse manufacturing activities that may contribute pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments to stormwater runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater from a multi-industry manufacturing site. Proper treatment and monitoring are essential to protect local water quality, particularly given the potential for industrial pollutants. The facility's location in Fort Smith places it within the Arkansas River watershed, which supports regional ecosystems and downstream water uses.

The facility is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant seasonal rainfall, which can increase stormwater runoff volumes. The industrial catchment includes plastics, metal, and furniture manufacturing, which may introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids into stormwater discharges. Compliance with NPDES permit requirements is critical to prevent degradation of local water bodies.