BROWNING REDI MIX Stormwater Outfall, Beebe, Arkansas | United States

BROWNING REDI MIX is a stormwater outfall located at 6127 HWY 367 S in Beebe, White County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327320, which corresponds to ready-mix concrete manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial site, which typically involves higher pollutant loads compared to residential or commercial catchments. In the United States, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, specifically through the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater. Facilities in the concrete manufacturing sector are required to implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants such as sediment, pH, and metals. The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) oversees compliance with state and federal stormwater regulations. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants that may affect water quality in receiving streams. Proper management and treatment of stormwater are essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and comply with the Clean Water Act. The facility's location in Beebe, Arkansas, places it within the watershed of the Arkansas River, a major waterway in the region.

The stormwater outfall at BROWNING REDI MIX discharges into a catchment that may ultimately drain to the Arkansas River. Industrial stormwater runoff from concrete manufacturing can contain elevated pH, total suspended solids, and metals. The facility operates under the NPDES MSGP, which requires monitoring and implementation of pollution prevention measures. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on water quality in receiving streams, which are subject to state water quality standards.