Overview
B & D DIRT, LLC-CR 751 is a stormwater outfall in Augusta, Arkansas, USA. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharges.
B & D DIRT, LLC-CR 751 is a stormwater outfall located in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, likely associated with industrial or construction activities given the facility name. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. In the United States, stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act, with specific requirements for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) and industrial stormwater permits. Facilities like B & D DIRT, LLC-CR 751 must comply with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and may be subject to effluent limitations guidelines for the construction and industrial sectors. The outfall's location in rural Arkansas suggests it may handle runoff from agricultural or light industrial activities. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water quality in the Cache River or White River basins, which are important for regional ecology. Proper management of stormwater discharges helps prevent erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant loading into nearby waterways, supporting the ecological health of the area.
Environmental context
The outfall is situated in Woodruff County, Arkansas, an area characterized by agricultural land and proximity to the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge. Stormwater runoff from this facility may carry sediments, nutrients, and other pollutants into local waterways, potentially impacting aquatic habitats. The region's flat topography and clay soils can exacerbate runoff issues, making stormwater management critical for maintaining water quality in the Mississippi River Delta ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
B & D DIRT, LLC-CR 751 is a stormwater outfall located on County Road 751 near Highway 64 South in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, typically regulated under the US EPA NPDES program.
Stormwater outfalls in Arkansas are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through NPDES permits, including MS4 permits for municipal systems and industrial stormwater permits for facilities like construction sites or industrial operations.
Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, chemicals, and nutrients into waterways, affecting aquatic life and water quality. Proper management through permits and best management practices helps mitigate these impacts.
The US EPA establishes national standards for stormwater discharges under the Clean Water Act, including permitting requirements, effluent guidelines, and monitoring to protect water quality.
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