TYSON FOODS - GREEN FOREST PROCESSING Stormwater Outfall | Green Forest, Arkansas

TYSON FOODS - GREEN FOREST PROCESSING is a stormwater outfall located at 601 Tyson Dr, Green Forest, Arkansas, in Carroll County. The facility is associated with a poultry processing plant (NAICS 311615) and manages stormwater runoff from the industrial site. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment administers the NPDES permit program. The outfall is part of a stormwater management system designed to control runoff quality and quantity from the processing plant's impervious surfaces. Stormwater outfalls at industrial facilities like this one play a critical role in protecting local water quality. The facility's discharge may affect nearby water bodies in the Ozark region, which are valued for recreation and aquatic habitat. Compliance with stormwater regulations helps minimize pollutant loads from industrial runoff, supporting the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.

The facility is located in the Ozark Mountains region, characterized by karst topography and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and chemicals, potentially impacting local streams and groundwater. The area's high rainfall intensity increases runoff volumes, making stormwater management crucial for protecting water quality in the White River Basin.