ACME BRICK CO./HWY 63 Stormwater Outfall, Bono, Arkansas | USA

ACME BRICK CO./HWY 63 is a stormwater outfall located on CR 357 in Bono, Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. This facility handles stormwater discharge from an industrial brick manufacturing operation, representing a point source regulated under the Clean Water Act. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) in the region. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are required to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitor effluent quality to minimize pollutant loads to receiving waters. The outfall likely discharges to a nearby waterbody within the Mississippi River basin. Given its industrial catchment, potential pollutants include sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons from the brick manufacturing process. Effective management of this outfall is important for protecting local water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.

The outfall is located in Craighead County, Arkansas, within the Mississippi Alluvial Plain ecoregion. This area is characterized by flat topography, agricultural land use, and a network of rivers and streams. The receiving waterbody is likely part of the Cache River or St. Francis River watersheds, which support diverse aquatic life. Industrial stormwater discharges can introduce pollutants such as suspended solids, metals, and chemicals, potentially impacting water quality and aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.