INDEPENDENCE COUNTY TRANSFER STATION, Batesville

Overview

INDEPENDENCE COUNTY TRANSFER STATION is a stormwater outfall in Batesville, Arkansas, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater management.

INDEPENDENCE COUNTY TRANSFER STATION is a stormwater outfall located at 110 Environmental Dr, Batesville, Arkansas, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the Independence County area, contributing to local flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit system, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. In Arkansas, such facilities are subject to state-level implementation of the Clean Water Act, ensuring compliance with water quality standards for receiving water bodies. This outfall serves the Batesville community by conveying stormwater runoff from urban and possibly industrial areas. Proper management of stormwater outfalls is critical to prevent pollution and flooding, supporting the ecological health of local waterways and the broader Mississippi River basin.

Environmental context

The facility discharges stormwater into local waterways in Independence County, Arkansas. The region's climate includes seasonal heavy rainfall, which can increase runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Urban and industrial catchments in the area may contribute contaminants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals, requiring effective stormwater management to protect water quality.

Frequently asked questions

INDEPENDENCE COUNTY TRANSFER STATION is located at 110 Environmental Dr, Batesville, Arkansas 72501, United States.

It is a stormwater outfall, which discharges stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas into local waterways.

The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges to protect water quality under the Clean Water Act.

Proper stormwater management reduces flood risk, prevents erosion, and improves water quality in local streams and rivers, benefiting public health and the environment.

Stormwater outfalls convey runoff from streets, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces to receiving waters, helping to manage stormwater volume and prevent localized flooding.