Overview
SIMMONS PREPARED FOODS-FORT SMITH is an operational stormwater outfall in Fort Smith, Arkansas, regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program. It serves an industrial catchment associated with poultry processing.
SIMMONS PREPARED FOODS-FORT SMITH is a stormwater outfall located at 8427 State Highway 45 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 311615, which corresponds to poultry processing. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the food processing facility, 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 industrial stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees permitting and compliance. Stormwater outfalls at industrial sites must implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants and may require monitoring of discharge quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Arkansas River basin. Industrial stormwater from food processing can contain organic matter, nutrients, and other pollutants. Proper management is essential to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Arkansas River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and water supply. Industrial stormwater discharges from food processing can introduce pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and nutrients. The region experiences seasonal rainfall patterns, with potential for high-intensity storms that increase runoff volumes and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 8427 State Highway 45 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States.
It is an industrial stormwater outfall associated with poultry processing (NAICS 311615), managing runoff from the food preparation site.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for industrial stormwater discharges, overseen by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Common pollutants include organic matter, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), total suspended solids, and biochemical oxygen demand, which can affect receiving water quality.
Industrial stormwater outfalls are required to implement best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment controls, spill prevention, and regular inspections to minimize pollutant discharge.
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