PRECISION PACKAGING Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas | USA

PRECISION PACKAGING is a stormwater outfall located at 4907 Riverfront Dr, Fort Smith, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site with NAICS codes 327390 (other concrete product manufacturing) and 327999 (miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, likely the Arkansas River or its tributaries. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers these permits. The industrial catchment suggests potential for pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, or chemicals, requiring best management practices (BMPs) for stormwater treatment. This outfall contributes to managing stormwater runoff in Fort Smith, a city with a population of approximately 90,000. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent flooding, erosion, and pollution of receiving waters. The facility's location near the Arkansas River underscores its role in protecting water quality in a region with industrial and urban development.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial area in Fort Smith, Arkansas, into the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, increasing runoff volumes. Industrial catchments like this may introduce pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons. Compliance with NPDES MS4 permits requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and regular monitoring to protect water quality.