CENTERON READY MIX Stormwater Outfall, Centerton, Arkansas

CENTERON READY MIX is a stormwater outfall facility located at 2201 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton, Arkansas, United States. It operates within the industrial sector, specifically under NAICS code 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing), and is subject to stormwater discharge regulations under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. As a ready-mix concrete facility, its stormwater outfall likely manages runoff from material storage, vehicle washing, and production areas, requiring compliance with effluent limits and best management practices. Centerton is part of the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas region, where stormwater management is critical to protect local waterways such as the Illinois River and its tributaries. The facility's stormwater controls help mitigate sediment and pollutant loads, supporting water quality goals in a region experiencing urban and industrial expansion.

The facility is located in the Illinois River watershed, a waterbody designated as an Outstanding National Resource Water under the Clean Water Act. Industrial stormwater discharges from concrete manufacturing can introduce high pH, total suspended solids, and metals. The region's karst geology increases groundwater vulnerability, making stormwater management essential for protecting aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.