TRANSITECH INC Stormwater Outfall, Fordyce, Arkansas | United States

TRANSITECH INC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 622 W 6th Street in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for industrial stormwater runoff, classified under NAICS code 333911 (Pump and Pumping Equipment Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permits. In the United States, stormwater outfalls like TRANSITECH INC are subject to Clean Water Act requirements, particularly the NPDES permitting program for industrial and municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4). Phase I and Phase II MS4 permits address stormwater discharges from industrial activities, requiring best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to minimize pollution. The facility's location in an industrial area of Fordyce means its discharge may be influenced by manufacturing operations. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management of this outfall helps protect the water quality of receiving streams in the Ouachita River basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical for minimizing ecological harm and supporting community water resources.

The facility is situated in Fordyce, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from manufacturing operations can introduce pollutants like metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids into local waterways. The region's climate, with seasonal heavy rainfall, increases runoff volumes and the risk of pollutant transport. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.