OZARK MOUNTAIN POULTRY2 - Batesville, AR Stormwater Outfall

OZARK MOUNTAIN POULTRY2 - BATESVILLE, AR is a stormwater outfall located at 1810 St. Louis in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and manages stormwater discharges from a poultry processing site, with NAICS codes indicating activities in animal slaughtering and processing. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated through NPDES permits, which require compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial poultry processing site. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent pollutants such as organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens from entering local waterways. The facility contributes to protecting water quality in the White River watershed, which is an important ecological and recreational resource in the region.

The facility is located in Batesville, Arkansas, within the White River watershed. The White River is a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water, recreation, and habitat. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like poultry processing can carry pollutants such as nutrients, sediment, and pathogens, which may impact water quality. Regulatory oversight through the NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts by requiring best management practices and monitoring.