WAYNE FARMS - ATKINS POULTRY FEED MILL Stormwater Outfall, Atkins, Arkansas

WAYNE FARMS - ATKINS POULTRY FEED MILL is a stormwater outfall located in Atkins, Pope County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is associated with a poultry feed mill, classified under NAICS 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing), and is currently operational. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the feed mill site, which is subject to federal and state stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, which require stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. Stormwater outfalls at industrial sites like poultry feed mills are critical for controlling runoff that may contain pollutants such as organic matter, nutrients, or sediments. Proper management helps protect local water bodies from impairment. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role in mitigating the impact of industrial activities on stormwater quality in the Arkansas River watershed.

The facility is located in Atkins, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for preventing flooding and water quality degradation. Industrial sites like poultry feed mills can contribute pollutants such as nutrients, sediments, and organic matter to stormwater runoff, which may impact downstream water bodies if not properly managed.