SOURCEGAS ARKANSAS, INC- SOURCEGAS LNG PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas

SOURCEGAS ARKANSAS, INC- SOURCEGAS LNG PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 3078 East State Highway 150 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 221200 (Natural Gas Distribution) and 811192 (Car Washes), indicating an industrial catchment with potential stormwater contaminants from natural gas operations and vehicle maintenance. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. Industrial facilities like LNG plants typically require Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and may be covered under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in an industrial area of Blytheville suggests its stormwater runoff could contain pollutants such as oil, grease, or chemicals from LNG processing and equipment. The environmental significance of this outfall relates to its discharge into local waterways in the Mississippi River basin. Stormwater from industrial sites can carry sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons that may impact water quality. Proper management through best management practices (BMPs) is essential to minimize ecological risks and comply with regulatory requirements.

The facility is located in the Mississippi River floodplain, an area with rich agricultural and industrial activity. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like LNG plants can introduce pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and suspended solids into nearby streams and rivers. The region's flat topography and clay soils can exacerbate runoff volumes during heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of erosion and contaminant transport. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect the Mississippi River's water quality and aquatic ecosystems.