MIDCONTINENT COAL & COKE COMPANY Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas

MIDCONTINENT COAL & COKE COMPANY is a stormwater outfall facility located at 5974 E. State Hwy 18 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and manages stormwater discharge from industrial and construction activities, as indicated by its NAICS codes for industrial building construction and coal and other mineral and ore merchant wholesalers. Operating under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, the facility is subject to stormwater discharge regulations for industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees compliance with the Clean Water Act, requiring permits that include stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices to control runoff. The facility's location in the Mississippi River floodplain and its industrial catchment area present environmental considerations for stormwater management. Effective treatment and control of runoff are essential to protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems, supporting community and environmental health in the Blytheville region.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River floodplain, an area with high ecological sensitivity. Stormwater runoff from industrial and construction activities can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Effective management under the NPDES program is critical to prevent degradation of local waterways and maintain water quality for downstream communities and habitats.