PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES USA LLC Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas | Industrial Stormwater Management

PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES USA LLC is an industrial facility located at 101 Terra Rd in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The facility operates a stormwater outfall for managing industrial stormwater discharges, serving the local manufacturing and industrial sector. The facility's stormwater outfall is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (332813, 333319, 333516, 333519, 811310) indicate operations in metalworking machinery manufacturing and industrial equipment repair, which typically require stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. As a stormwater outfall in the Mississippi River watershed, the facility plays a role in managing runoff from industrial activities to protect local water quality. The regulatory framework under the Clean Water Act requires monitoring and compliance with effluent limits to minimize environmental impact on receiving waters.

The facility is located in Blytheville, Arkansas, within the Mississippi River floodplain, an area with high ecological significance. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES can carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments into nearby waterways. The region's heavy rainfall and clay soils increase runoff potential, making stormwater management critical for protecting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.