BONDS EXCAVATING,INC/CR 279 Stormwater Outfall, Bentonville, Arkansas

BONDS EXCAVATING,INC/CR 279 is a stormwater outfall located on CR 279, 1 mile west of the regional airport in Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater infrastructure serving the Bentonville area, managing runoff from local urban and industrial catchments. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the EPA NPDES MS4 permit system. Bentonville, being a Phase II small MS4 community, is required to implement stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The outfall likely conveys stormwater runoff from surrounding areas, including roads, commercial properties, and industrial sites. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing urban runoff, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and pathogens into receiving waters. Proper operation and maintenance of stormwater outfalls are critical to protecting water quality in local streams and rivers, particularly in rapidly developing regions like Northwest Arkansas.

Bentonville is located in the Ozark Highlands ecoregion, characterized by karst topography with limestone bedrock and numerous springs. Stormwater runoff in this area can quickly infiltrate into groundwater or discharge to sensitive streams. The region has experienced rapid urbanization, increasing impervious surfaces and stormwater runoff volumes. Local water bodies may be impaired by sediment and nutrients from construction and agricultural activities, making stormwater management crucial for protecting aquatic habitats and drinking water sources.