BLYTHEVILLE IRON AND METAL, INC. HENDERSON STREET PLANT - Stormwater Outfall in Blytheville, Arkansas

BLYTHEVILLE IRON AND METAL, INC. HENDERSON STREET PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 1104 Henderson Street in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial scrap metal recycling operation, classified under NAICS 423930. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality administers these permits. The site's industrial catchment area, typical of scrap metal recycling, may involve exposure to metals and other pollutants, requiring best management practices to control runoff quality. This outfall contributes to local stormwater management in Blytheville, a city in the Mississippi River Delta region. Proper operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Mississippi River watershed. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is essential for minimizing environmental impact from industrial stormwater discharges.

The facility is located in the Mississippi River Delta region, where surface waters are susceptible to sediment and pollutant loading from industrial and agricultural runoff. Stormwater discharges from scrap metal recycling operations can contain heavy metals, oils, and suspended solids, posing risks to aquatic ecosystems. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to control these pollutants through site-specific permit conditions and best management practices.