MEEK MIRROR, LLC Stormwater Outfall in Fort Smith, Arkansas

MEEK MIRROR, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 6201 S Zero, Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically as a stormwater outfall. It is situated in Sebastian County and serves an industrial catchment area, given its NAICS code 332116 (Metal Stamping). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, the facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Depending on the nature of the discharge, it may be regulated under an MS4 permit (Phase I or Phase II) or an industrial stormwater general permit. The facility's location in an urbanized area of Fort Smith suggests it likely operates under a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit. The environmental significance of this outfall relates to its potential impact on receiving waters in the Arkansas River basin. Stormwater discharges from industrial areas can carry pollutants such as metals, sediment, and hydrocarbons. Proper management and treatment of stormwater runoff are essential to protect water quality and comply with regulatory requirements. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit conditions is critical for minimizing environmental harm.

The stormwater outfall is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. Industrial catchments like this one can contribute pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments to local waterways. The facility's discharge may affect water quality in the Arkansas River, which is used for recreation, drinking water, and aquatic habitat. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to control these discharges through NPDES permits.