BONDS EXCAVATING/BETHLEHAM RD Stormwater Outfall, Centerton, Arkansas

BONDS EXCAVATING/BETHLEHAM RD is a stormwater outfall located approximately 3 miles west of Centerton, Arkansas, in Benton County. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in the region, handling runoff from the surrounding area. As a stormwater outfall, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Stormwater outfalls in Arkansas are typically subject to MS4 permits for municipal separate storm sewer systems, which require controls to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater runoff from the local catchment, which may include urban and industrial areas. Proper operation helps protect water quality in receiving waters, such as nearby streams and rivers, by controlling the discharge of pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals.

The facility is located in Benton County, Arkansas, which is part of the Ozark Plateau region. This area features karst topography with limestone bedrock, making groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination from surface runoff. Stormwater discharges can carry pollutants from urban and agricultural areas into sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The facility's operation is important for managing runoff quality and quantity to protect local water bodies.