NOV TUBSCOPE DAMASCUS Stormwater Outfall, Damascus, Arkansas

NOV TUBSCOPE DAMASCUS is a stormwater outfall located at 9 Cherokee Rd in Damascus, Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Depending on the municipality's designation, it may be subject to Phase I or Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing urban or industrial stormwater runoff. Discharges from such outfalls can impact local water quality, particularly if they flow into impaired water bodies. The facility's location in Arkansas, a state with diverse aquatic ecosystems, underscores the importance of proper stormwater management to protect downstream habitats.

The outfall is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, an area characterized by a mix of rural and urban land uses. Stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment may carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals, which can affect local streams and rivers. The facility's discharge point likely drains into a water body that is part of the Arkansas River watershed, a region with significant ecological and recreational value. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of these aquatic resources.