PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 4000 AYERS ROAD in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 325211 (Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program. In Arkansas, industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under NPDES general permits, which require implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring of effluent quality. The facility's location in an industrial area suggests potential exposure to pollutants typical of plastics manufacturing, such as suspended solids and chemical residues. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites to prevent pollution of receiving waters. The facility's discharge likely flows into local waterbodies in the Arkansas River basin. Effective stormwater management helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region, supporting compliance with state and federal water quality standards.

The facility is situated in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant seasonal rainfall, which can increase stormwater runoff volumes. Industrial stormwater discharges from plastics manufacturing may contain pollutants such as total suspended solids, oils, and chemical additives. Proper management is essential to prevent impairment of local waterbodies, which support aquatic life and recreational uses.