PAUL R. NOLAND WWTF/FAYETTEVILL Stormwater Outfall, Fayetteville, Arkansas

PAUL R. NOLAND WWTF/FAYETTEVILL is a stormwater outfall located at 1400 N. Fox Hunter Road in Fayetteville, Arkansas, within Washington County. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater runoff from the urban area into receiving waters, playing a key role in managing local flood risk and water quality. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Fayetteville, as an urbanized area, is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The outfall likely serves a mixed residential and commercial catchment typical of the region. Environmental significance includes the potential discharge to water bodies in the Arkansas River basin. Stormwater runoff in urban areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. The facility's operation is critical for mitigating these impacts and maintaining compliance with water quality standards. Its location in the Ozark region also highlights the importance of protecting sensitive aquatic ecosystems.

Fayetteville is located in the Ozark Mountains region, characterized by karst topography with caves and springs, making groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination from stormwater runoff. Urban development increases impervious surfaces, leading to higher runoff volumes and pollutant loads. The outfall likely discharges to a tributary of the White River, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect these water resources from sedimentation and nutrient pollution.