Overview
Packaging Specialties, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall in Fayetteville, Arkansas, managing runoff from an industrial facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Packaging Specialties, Inc. is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 1663 South Armstrong Avenue in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The facility manages stormwater runoff from a commercial printing operation (NAICS 323112) and is subject to federal and state stormwater regulations under the Clean Water Act. As a stormwater outfall in an urbanized area, this facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment administers the NPDES program, which requires industrial facilities to implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and monitor discharge quality. The facility's location in Fayetteville places it within the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for compliance oversight. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and chemicals. Proper management through best management practices (BMPs) is essential to protect the water quality of receiving streams in the Arkansas River basin. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit ensures that stormwater discharges meet applicable water quality standards.
Environmental context
Fayetteville is located in the Ozark Mountains region, characterized by karst topography with porous limestone bedrock. This geology makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination from stormwater runoff. The area receives an average annual rainfall of about 48 inches, with intense spring and summer storms that can generate significant runoff volumes. Industrial facilities like Packaging Specialties must implement effective erosion and sediment control measures to prevent pollutants from entering nearby streams and groundwater systems.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 1663 South Armstrong Avenue in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA.
This outfall serves an industrial facility classified under NAICS 323112 (Commercial Printing) and manages stormwater runoff from the site.
The outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES permitting program, administered in Arkansas by the Department of Energy and Environment. Industrial facilities must obtain permit coverage and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Industrial stormwater outfalls must use best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular inspections to prevent pollutants like chemicals, metals, and sediment from entering waterways.
Karst terrain features porous limestone that allows rapid infiltration of runoff, increasing the risk of groundwater contamination. Facilities must take extra precautions to prevent pollutants from reaching underground aquifers.
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