Overview
Benton County Solid Waste District/Waste Tire District is an operational stormwater outfall in Bentonville, Arkansas, managing runoff from a solid waste and tire facility.
Benton County Solid Waste District/Waste Tire District is a stormwater outfall located at 5702 Brookside Rd in Bentonville, Arkansas. It serves a solid waste and tire processing facility, managing stormwater runoff from the site. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources. As a stormwater outfall associated with a waste district, the facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and must comply with permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges. The outfall likely handles runoff from impervious surfaces and waste storage areas, requiring best management practices to control pollutants such as sediment, oil, and debris. The facility's location in Benton County, part of the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas region, places it in an area with increasing urbanization and potential impacts on local water bodies. Proper stormwater management at this site helps protect downstream waterways from contamination and flooding, supporting community and environmental health.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges stormwater from a solid waste and tire facility, which poses risks of pollutant runoff including heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and microplastics. The facility is located in the Illinois River watershed, a region known for its sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Compliance with the Clean Water Act and local MS4 permits is critical to prevent degradation of receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 5702 Brookside Rd, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712, USA.
It serves a solid waste district and waste tire facility, managing stormwater runoff from the site.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for industrial stormwater discharges.
Stormwater runoff from waste facilities can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and debris, which must be controlled to protect local water quality.
The MS4 program requires municipalities and industrial facilities to implement stormwater management plans to reduce pollution and comply with water quality standards.
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