J.L. Thompson Salvage, Fort Smith | United States Stormwater

Overview

J.L. Thompson Salvage is a stormwater outfall in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharge management.

J.L. Thompson Salvage is a stormwater outfall located at 1922 Kelly Highway in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which may include industrial or commercial activities associated with the salvage operation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees stormwater permitting and compliance. The outfall is part of the local stormwater infrastructure that manages runoff from urban and industrial catchments. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in preventing localized flooding and conveying runoff to receiving waters. The environmental significance depends on the quality of the discharged water, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons from impervious surfaces. Proper management and monitoring help protect downstream water bodies in the Arkansas River basin.

Environmental context

Fort Smith is located in the Arkansas River Valley, with the Arkansas River flowing nearby. Stormwater runoff from industrial and urban areas can carry pollutants that may impact water quality in the river and its tributaries. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and environmental protection. Discharges from outfalls like J.L. Thompson Salvage are subject to NPDES permit requirements to minimize pollution.

Frequently asked questions

J.L. Thompson Salvage stormwater outfall is located at 1922 Kelly Highway in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States.

J.L. Thompson Salvage is a stormwater outfall, which is a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, likely associated with salvage or industrial activities.

Stormwater outfalls in the United States are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, including MS4 permits for municipal separate storm sewer systems.

In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees stormwater permitting and compliance under the NPDES program.

Stormwater outfall management is important to control flooding, reduce pollution in receiving waters, and protect aquatic ecosystems. Proper management ensures compliance with water quality standards.