SIMMONS PREPARED FOODS- BENTON COUNTY Stormwater Outfall, Gentry, Arkansas

SIMMONS PREPARED FOODS- BENTON COUNTY is a stormwater outfall located at 9802 S HWY 59 in Gentry, Benton County, Arkansas, United States. This facility is associated with industrial activities, as indicated by its NAICS codes for industrial building construction and poultry processing. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the facility's premises, discharging into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. Industrial facilities like this one are typically required to obtain an NPDES permit for stormwater associated with industrial activity, which includes developing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and implementing best management practices to control pollutants. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water quality. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediments, nutrients, and chemicals. The facility's location in Benton County, part of the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas region, underscores the importance of proper stormwater management to protect downstream water bodies, including the Illinois River watershed.

The facility is located in Benton County, Arkansas, within the Illinois River watershed, which is a focus of regional water quality efforts due to nutrient pollution concerns. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites in this area can contribute to elevated phosphorus and nitrogen levels, impacting aquatic ecosystems. The US EPA's NPDES program requires industrial facilities to implement controls to minimize pollutant discharge.