QUALSERV SOLUTIONS LLC Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

QUALSERV SOLUTIONS LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 7400 South 28th Street in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from industrial activities, including motor vehicle body manufacturing and nonupholstered wood household furniture manufacturing, as indicated by its NAICS codes. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it is subject to requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. Located in the Arkansas River Valley, the facility's discharges may affect local water bodies. Proper management of stormwater runoff is essential to protect water quality in the region, particularly given the industrial nature of the catchment area. The facility's compliance with permit conditions helps mitigate potential environmental impacts.

The facility is situated in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant seasonal rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and water pollution. Industrial activities in the area, such as manufacturing, can contribute pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and sediments to stormwater runoff. Effective treatment and control of these discharges are necessary to protect the ecological health of receiving waters and comply with Clean Water Act requirements.