Overview
SHIRLEY THOMPSON is a stormwater outfall in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater management.
SHIRLEY THOMPSON is a stormwater outfall located at 1922 Kelly Highway in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding urban catchment, contributing to the local stormwater management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Fort Smith, being an urbanized area, likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. This outfall plays a role in conveying stormwater from the urban environment to receiving waters, helping to manage flood risk and water quality in the Arkansas River basin. Its operational status ensures continued compliance with local and federal stormwater regulations, supporting community and environmental health.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges into the Arkansas River watershed, which is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. Urban runoff from Fort Smith can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. The facility's location in an industrial and commercial area (NAICS 423140) suggests potential for higher pollutant loads, requiring effective stormwater management to protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
SHIRLEY THOMPSON is located at 1922 Kelly Highway in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the urban and industrial areas of Fort Smith into the Arkansas River watershed, helping manage flood risk and water quality.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and the NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater management to reduce pollutant discharges.
An NPDES MS4 permit is a regulatory tool under the Clean Water Act that requires municipalities to implement stormwater management programs to control pollution from stormwater runoff.
Stormwater management in Fort Smith helps protect the Arkansas River from urban runoff pollutants, reduces flooding risks, and ensures compliance with federal water quality standards.
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