PRECISION FIBERGLASS, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Garfield, Arkansas

PRECISION FIBERGLASS, INC. operates a stormwater outfall in Garfield, Arkansas, within the United States. This facility is part of the industrial sector, managing stormwater runoff from a fiberglass manufacturing site. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates discharges to surface waters. The facility operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be covered by an NPDES permit. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely handles runoff from impervious surfaces and industrial activities, with treatment measures such as sediment basins or filtration systems to control pollutants. Located in Benton County, the outfall discharges into local waterways that may drain to the Illinois River or other tributaries of the Arkansas River. The facility's stormwater management contributes to protecting water quality in the region, which supports aquatic habitats and downstream uses. Compliance with permit limits helps minimize the impact of industrial runoff on the surrounding environment.

The facility is situated in the Ozark Mountains ecoregion, characterized by karst topography and sensitive groundwater systems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites in this area can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals into nearby streams and sinkholes. The region's high rainfall intensity increases the risk of erosion and pollutant transport. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect the water quality of the Illinois River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.