RIVERSIDE FURN #4 Stormwater Outfall, Fort Smith, Arkansas | United States

RIVERSIDE FURN #4 is a stormwater outfall located at 406 S E ST in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which may include urban and industrial catchments. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. In Arkansas, stormwater management is regulated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which implements the NPDES MS4 permit program. Phase II MS4 permits apply to small municipalities like Fort Smith, requiring stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's NAICS code 337122 (Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing) suggests the outfall may serve an industrial catchment, which could involve specific stormwater pollution prevention requirements. Stormwater outfalls like RIVERSIDE FURN #4 play a critical role in conveying runoff to receiving waters, which in this region may include the Arkansas River or its tributaries. Proper management of stormwater discharges is essential to protect water quality, prevent flooding, and maintain aquatic habitat. The facility's location in an urban-industrial area underscores the importance of compliance with stormwater regulations to mitigate impacts on local water bodies.

The facility is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. Urban and industrial runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and chemicals. Discharges from this outfall may affect local streams and the Arkansas River, which are subject to Clean Water Act regulations. Effective stormwater treatment and best management practices are needed to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.