Van Embrug II Stormwater Outfall, Batesville, Arkansas

Van Embrug II is a stormwater outfall located in Batesville, Arkansas, within Independence County. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, playing a key role in local drainage management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) in Arkansas are typically regulated under Phase II of the NPDES program, requiring permits and stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges. Van Embrug II contributes to flood control and water quality protection in the Batesville area. Proper management of stormwater outfalls helps prevent erosion, flooding, and the transport of pollutants into local waterways, supporting the environmental health of the region.

Batesville is located in north-central Arkansas near the White River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local water bodies. The facility's discharge may affect water quality in nearby streams and the White River, making effective stormwater management critical for protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water resources.