Overview
BAKER,JOEY is a stormwater outfall in Bono, Arkansas, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharge management.
BAKER,JOEY is a stormwater outfall located at 172 CR 362 in Bono, Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, playing a key role in local drainage infrastructure. Operational and regulated under the US Clean Water Act, this facility falls under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program. Depending on the municipality's classification, it may be subject to Phase I or Phase II requirements, which mandate stormwater management plans, pollution prevention, and monitoring to protect water quality. The outfall discharges into local waterways, which may be part of the Mississippi River watershed. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to reduce flooding, erosion, and pollutant loads such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to community stormwater control and environmental protection.
Environmental context
Located in northeastern Arkansas, the facility operates within the Mississippi Alluvial Plain ecoregion, characterized by flat terrain and agricultural land use. Stormwater runoff from urban and agricultural areas can carry sediments, fertilizers, and pesticides into receiving waters. The outfall's discharge may affect local streams and rivers, making compliance with NPDES permit limits essential for protecting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
BAKER,JOEY is located at 172 CR 362 in Bono, Craighead County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area into local waterways, helping manage drainage and reduce flood risks.
Stormwater outfalls in Arkansas are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater management plans and pollution prevention measures.
Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and chemicals into rivers and lakes, impacting aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources. Proper management helps mitigate these effects.
Stormwater outfalls are key components of urban drainage systems, conveying runoff from streets, roofs, and other impervious surfaces to receiving waters to prevent flooding and erosion.
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