Austin Ready Mix Stormwater Outfall, Beebe, Arkansas | United States

Austin Ready Mix is a stormwater outfall located at 620 Blue Hole Road in Beebe, White County, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a ready-mix concrete manufacturing operation, classified under NAICS 327320. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region, handling discharges from an industrial catchment. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The ready-mix concrete sector often requires controls for sediment, pH, and other pollutants common in construction materials runoff. Located in Beebe, Arkansas, the outfall discharges into local waterways that may eventually reach the Arkansas River basin. The facility's operational status is active, contributing to local stormwater management in a region with a humid subtropical climate, where rainfall can be significant. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is crucial to protect water quality and comply with federal and state regulations.

The facility is situated in Beebe, Arkansas, within the White River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and erosion. Industrial stormwater discharges from concrete facilities can contain elevated pH levels and suspended solids, posing risks to aquatic life if not properly treated. The outfall likely operates under an NPDES permit requiring best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollutant loads.