B & B Construction of Camden Stormwater Outfall, Bearden, Arkansas | United States

B & B Construction of Camden is a stormwater outfall located at 1257 Highway 9 in Bearden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the construction site, which is classified under NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the NPDES MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permits, which govern stormwater discharges from construction activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees compliance with stormwater regulations. The outfall likely manages runoff from the construction site, with typical controls including sediment basins, silt fences, and erosion prevention measures to minimize pollutant discharge. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from construction sites can carry sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants that may affect water quality in receiving streams. Proper management and compliance with NPDES permits are essential to protect the ecological health of nearby waterways in Ouachita County.

The stormwater outfall is located in Ouachita County, Arkansas, an area with a mix of rural and forested land. The region's water bodies may be sensitive to sediment and pollutant loads from construction activities. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of local streams and rivers, which support aquatic habitats and downstream water uses.