Little Sugar Creek Stormwater Outfall, Bentonville, Arkansas | USA

Little Sugar Creek is a stormwater outfall located at 2100 S.E. 5th Street in Bentonville, Arkansas, within Benton County. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from urban areas, including commercial and industrial zones, into the receiving water body. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, which governs stormwater discharges in urbanized areas. The facility's catchment includes land uses associated with NAICS codes 452910 (warehousing and storage) and 493110 (general warehousing), indicating a mix of commercial and industrial activities. Stormwater outfalls like Little Sugar Creek are designed to convey runoff from impervious surfaces, such as parking lots and rooftops, to prevent flooding and manage water quality. In Arkansas, stormwater management is regulated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality, which implements the NPDES MS4 permit requirements for Phase II small municipalities. Little Sugar Creek plays a critical role in managing stormwater runoff in the Bentonville area, helping to reduce the risk of localized flooding and protect the water quality of receiving streams. The facility's performance is influenced by local rainfall patterns and the effectiveness of best management practices (BMPs) in the upstream catchment. Proper operation and maintenance of the outfall are essential to minimize pollutant loads and comply with water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.

Little Sugar Creek discharges stormwater runoff from an urban and industrial catchment in Bentonville, Arkansas. The receiving water body may be subject to impairments from sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals common in urban runoff. The facility operates under the NPDES MS4 permit framework, which requires implementation of stormwater control measures to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. Local environmental concerns include potential impacts on aquatic habitat and downstream water quality, particularly during heavy rainfall events.