PARKER SOLVENTS COMPANY, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

PARKER SOLVENTS COMPANY, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 3619 Wheeler Avenue in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 325612, which corresponds to the polish and other sanitation goods manufacturing industry. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which mandates that industrial facilities implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and obtain NPDES permits. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely discharges stormwater runoff from the industrial site into a receiving water body, which may be subject to monitoring for pollutants such as total suspended solids, oil and grease, and heavy metals. As a stormwater outfall in an urban-industrial area of Fort Smith, the facility plays a role in managing runoff from the site to protect local water quality. The receiving waters in the Arkansas River basin may be used for recreation, aquatic life, and drinking water supply. Proper management of stormwater discharges helps mitigate the impact of industrial activities on downstream ecosystems and community water resources.

The facility is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, which can generate substantial stormwater runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like this one can carry pollutants such as metals, solvents, and sediments into nearby water bodies. The receiving waters may be subject to Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for pollutants like sediment or nutrients, making stormwater management critical for maintaining water quality standards.