Overview
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation operates a stormwater outfall in Blytheville, Arkansas, managing runoff from industrial facilities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation operates a stormwater outfall located at 3973 E. State Hwy. 18 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations classified under NAICS codes 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and 333991 (Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility's stormwater discharges are regulated to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act, which requires controls to minimize pollutant runoff from industrial sites. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees NPDES permits, including monitoring requirements for parameters such as total suspended solids, oil and grease, and pH. The outfall likely serves a catchment area encompassing manufacturing buildings, parking lots, and loading areas typical of a power tool production facility. Environmental significance stems from the facility's location in the Mississippi River watershed, where stormwater runoff can impact water quality in receiving streams. Industrial stormwater outfalls are a key focus of EPA enforcement, particularly for facilities in sectors like metal fabrication and machinery manufacturing. Proper management of this outfall helps protect local water bodies from sediment, heavy metals, and other industrial pollutants, supporting community and ecological health in the Blytheville area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Mississippi River alluvial plain, a region characterized by intensive agriculture and industrial activity. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites in this area can carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments into nearby waterways, including the Mississippi River and its tributaries. The local climate, with frequent rainfall and seasonal flooding, increases the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to mitigate these impacts through NPDES permits that require best management practices (BMPs) for erosion control, spill prevention, and treatment of stormwater before discharge.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 3973 E. State Hwy. 18 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA.
It manages stormwater runoff from the Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation's industrial facility, which manufactures metal valves, pipe fittings, and power-driven handtools.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA's NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, as part of the Clean Water Act.
Common monitoring parameters include total suspended solids, oil and grease, pH, and specific metals such as zinc and copper, depending on the industrial sector.
The Clean Water Act requires NPDES permits for stormwater discharges from industrial, construction, and municipal sources, mandating pollution prevention plans and best management practices to protect water quality.
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