C & R Block Company Stormwater Outfall, Berryville, Arkansas | USA Stormwater Facility

C & R Block Company is a stormwater outfall facility located at 229 Homestyle Drive in Berryville, Arkansas, within Carroll County. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. In the United States, stormwater outfalls like this one are typically subject to EPA's NPDES permit requirements, particularly under the Clean Water Act. For industrial facilities, the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) often applies, requiring monitoring and management of stormwater discharges to protect water quality. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in conveying stormwater from an industrial area to local waterways. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and chemicals from entering receiving waters. The facility's compliance with permit conditions helps safeguard the ecological health of nearby streams and rivers in the region.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in Berryville, Arkansas, which is part of the Ozark Mountains ecoregion. Local waterways may be sensitive to runoff containing pollutants typical of industrial sites, such as suspended solids and hydrocarbons. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize impacts on aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.