Stormwater Management

The city of Texarkana is dedicated to keeping Arkansas The Natural State by ensuring that water quality is protected from stormwater runoff. City officials are responsible for upholding federal and state laws mandated by the EPA and ADEQ and are determined to enforce the Texarkana, Arkansas stormwater management plan to help contractors and citizens maintain a high water quality standard.

Numerous streams in Texarkana drain to two major water bodies: Days Creek of the Sulphur River and the Red River.  Days Creek is feed by Nix Creek that runs across the city from north to south.  The majority of creeks run east/west on the south side of Interstate Highway 30 to Nix Creek.  North of Interstate Highway 30 the creeks drain to the north to McKinney Bayou that drains directly to the Red River.

The Public Works Department oversees and inspects the infrastructure construction of new development and redevelopment.  The Code Enforcement Division ensures the effectiveness of erosion control measures during development and redevelopment through permitting.  The Planning Division also encourages the preservation of natural channels and requires drainage easements and control measures in the 100-year floodplain.

The Public Works Department was created and developed to support and protect public health and promote environmental quality.  Problematic areas pertaining to storm water have been identified and addressed in the past through the storm water program.  Some of these issues have included salvage yards, sanitary sewer overflows, household hazardous waste disposal, and hazardous material spills.  These issues have been addressed through enforcement when necessary.

Texarkana Arkansas Stormwater Management Plan 2025 thru 2030

WHAT IS STOMWATER AND HOW CAN YOU HELP

WHY STORMWATER MATTERS

TEXARKANA (WHAT CAN ENTER A STORM DRAIN)

A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING STORMWATER

CITY OF TEXARKANA STORMWATER CHECKLIST

SOLUTIONS TO STORMWATER POLLUTION

How To Reduce Stormwater Runoff At Your Home

STORMWATER COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES

STORMWATER EROSION FLYER

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SOLUTIONS TO STORMWATER POLLUTION