JM Trucking & Trailer Leasing, LLC Stormwater Outfall in Batesville, Arkansas

JM Trucking & Trailer Leasing, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 2670 N. St. Louis St. in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations, classified under NAICS code 484110 for general freight trucking. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges into local waterways and is subject to federal and state stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is designed to control and treat runoff from trucking and trailer leasing activities, which may involve vehicle maintenance, fueling, and storage areas. Stormwater management at this site is critical for protecting the White River watershed, which flows through Batesville and supports regional water quality. The facility's compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) helps mitigate the impact of industrial runoff on local streams and aquatic habitats.

Batesville is located in the Ozark Highlands ecoregion, characterized by karst topography with limestone bedrock and sinkholes, which can rapidly convey stormwater to groundwater. The facility's discharge may affect the White River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water. Industrial stormwater runoff from trucking operations can contain pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments, necessitating effective treatment and monitoring to protect water quality.