CARROLL COUNTY STONE, INC. Stormwater Outfall in Berryville, Arkansas

CARROLL COUNTY STONE, INC. is a stormwater outfall facility located on Highway 62 in Berryville, Carroll County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically classified as a stormwater outfall. It serves the local area in managing stormwater runoff, likely from industrial or quarry-related activities given its NAICS code of 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). It is subject to the EPA's MS4 permit requirements, which govern stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. The facility's location in Arkansas means it must comply with state-level regulations administered by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in controlling stormwater runoff from a quarrying operation. Proper management of stormwater is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and the transport of pollutants into nearby water bodies. The facility's discharge may affect local streams and rivers in the Carroll County area, making its compliance with stormwater permits essential for protecting water quality.

The facility is located in Carroll County, Arkansas, a region characterized by karst topography with numerous springs and caves. Stormwater runoff from quarrying activities can carry sediment and potential pollutants into sensitive groundwater systems. The area's water bodies may be impaired by sedimentation from construction and mining operations, making stormwater management crucial for maintaining water quality and aquatic habitat.