MOMENTIVE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC. Stormwater Outfall, Batesville, Arkansas

MOMENTIVE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC. is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 2140 N Saint Louis in Batesville, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the specialty chemicals manufacturing site, classified under NAICS 325998. As an industrial facility, it is subject to stormwater permitting requirements under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment administers the NPDES program, requiring facilities like this to obtain permit coverage and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). The site's stormwater management likely includes best management practices (BMPs) for erosion control, spill prevention, and treatment of runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater from an industrial chemical manufacturing site. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent pollutants such as chemicals, heavy metals, and sediments from entering local waterways. The facility's location in Independence County, near the White River, underscores the importance of compliance with discharge limits to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.

The facility is located in Batesville, Arkansas, within the White River watershed. The White River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River and supports diverse aquatic life, including several endangered species. Industrial stormwater discharges from chemical manufacturing sites pose risks of contamination from process chemicals, heavy metals, and other pollutants. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent impairment of this waterbody and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining water quality.