ABC Block & Brick Company-Harrison Stormwater Outfall, Harrison, Arkansas

ABC Block & Brick Company-Harrison is a stormwater outfall located at 214 West Industrial Park Rd in Harrison, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 327331 (Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing). It is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure serving Boone County. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges collected runoff into local waterways. In the United States, such discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial facilities like this one typically require a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The outfall likely serves an industrial catchment area, with runoff potentially containing sediment, metals, or other pollutants common to manufacturing sites. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater from a concrete block and brick manufacturing plant, helping to control flooding and reduce pollutant loads to receiving waters. Its location in Harrison, Arkansas, places it within the Ozark Mountains region, where stormwater management is important for protecting local streams and groundwater resources.

The facility is located in the Ozark Mountains region of Arkansas, an area characterized by karst topography with caves and springs. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into sensitive karst aquifers. The outfall discharges into local waterways that may feed into the White River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of these water resources.