ARKANSAS CONCRETE - BRINKLEY Stormwater Outfall, Brinkley, Arkansas

ARKANSAS CONCRETE - BRINKLEY is a stormwater outfall facility located at 9 Cypress in Brinkley, Monroe County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes industrial activities associated with NAICS code 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations for industrial and urban runoff. In Arkansas, stormwater management is regulated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which implements the NPDES program. The facility's discharge may be covered under a general permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The facility likely handles runoff from the concrete manufacturing site and adjacent urban areas. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water quality. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals. The facility's location in Brinkley, near the Cache River and other water bodies, means that proper stormwater management is critical to protect aquatic ecosystems and comply with the Clean Water Act. Regular monitoring and best management practices (BMPs) are essential to minimize environmental harm.

The outfall is located in Monroe County, Arkansas, within the Mississippi Delta region, which is characterized by flat topography and agricultural land use. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like concrete manufacturing can introduce sediment, pH imbalances, and chemical pollutants into nearby waterways. The Cache River, a major water body in the area, is part of the Mississippi River watershed and supports diverse aquatic life. Effective stormwater management is crucial to prevent degradation of these water resources and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining water quality.