Overview
RIVERSIDE FURNITURE - #2 3 6 & 7 is a stormwater outfall in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. It serves an industrial catchment area under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
RIVERSIDE FURNITURE - #2 3 6 & 7 is a stormwater outfall located at 1400 S. 6th St. in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial area, with NAICS codes indicating furniture manufacturing and wholesale trade activities. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits govern discharges from urban and industrial catchments, requiring compliance with water quality standards and best management practices for stormwater control. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from industrial operations, which can contain pollutants such as sediment, metals, and chemicals. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies from degradation and supports community water quality goals in the Arkansas River basin.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges into the Arkansas River watershed, which is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. Industrial stormwater runoff from facilities like furniture manufacturing can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, solvents, and suspended solids. The local climate, with seasonal rainfall patterns, influences runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES program aims to minimize impacts on water quality through permit conditions and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 1400 S. 6th St. in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial area, including furniture manufacturing and wholesale trade facilities, discharging into the local storm sewer system under an NPDES MS4 permit.
The outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program, which sets requirements for stormwater management and pollution prevention.
An NPDES MS4 permit is a regulatory framework under the Clean Water Act that requires municipalities and industrial facilities to manage stormwater runoff to protect water quality. It includes monitoring, best management practices, and pollution prevention plans.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, chemicals, and debris into water bodies, potentially harming aquatic life and human health. Proper management through permits and treatment helps mitigate these impacts.
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