HUNTER SALVAGE Stormwater Outfall, Alma, Arkansas | United States

HUNTER SALVAGE is a stormwater outfall located at 2037 OLD RUDY RD in Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial salvage operation, managing stormwater runoff from the site. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point source discharges regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. In the United States, stormwater outfalls from industrial activities are typically regulated under the EPA's NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or individual permits. Facilities like HUNTER SALVAGE must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and conduct monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Proper management and treatment are essential to protect the water quality of receiving streams in the Arkansas River basin. The facility's compliance with permit conditions is critical for minimizing its environmental footprint.

The facility is located in Alma, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial salvage operations can contain pollutants like oil, grease, metals, and debris. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff events. Discharge to impaired water bodies may require additional controls under the Clean Water Act. Regulatory oversight by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment ensures that the facility adheres to NPDES permit requirements to protect local water quality.