MISSOURI & NORTHERN ARKANSAS RAILROAD Stormwater Outfall, Batesville, Arkansas

MISSOURI & NORTHERN ARKANSAS RAILROAD operates a stormwater outfall facility located at 133 Lawrence St, Batesville, Arkansas. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure for railroad operations, classified under NAICS codes 482111 and 482112. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from industrial and transportation activities into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial facilities like railroads are typically required to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharges, with requirements for pollution prevention plans and monitoring. The facility is located in Independence County, Arkansas, an area with mixed urban and agricultural land use. Stormwater outfalls play a critical role in managing runoff quality and quantity, protecting downstream water bodies from pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals. The MISSOURI & NORTHERN ARKANSAS RAILROAD outfall contributes to local flood control and water quality management in the Batesville area, supporting the community's environmental health.

Batesville, Arkansas, is situated in the Ozark Mountains region, with a humid subtropical climate that produces significant seasonal rainfall. Stormwater runoff from industrial and transportation activities can carry pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments into nearby streams and the White River. The facility's discharge is subject to NPDES permit requirements under the Clean Water Act, aimed at minimizing impacts on water quality and aquatic ecosystems.