NUCOR COATINGS CORPORATION - BLYTHEVILLE PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas

NUCOR COATINGS CORPORATION - BLYTHEVILLE PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 5888 East County Road 180 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site, likely associated with metal coating operations (NAICS 332810, 332812, 332996). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES permit for industrial stormwater discharges. The EPA's MS4 program may also apply if the outfall discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system. The facility's industrial catchment suggests potential for pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments in runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its discharge to local waterways in the Mississippi River basin. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent impairment of receiving waters. The facility's compliance with permit limits helps protect water quality in the region.

The facility is located in the Mississippi River basin, a region with significant agricultural and industrial activity. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, which may impact local water quality. The area's climate includes seasonal heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through NPDES permits.