Overview
CHRISMAN ROCK QUARRY is a stormwater outfall in Clarksville, Arkansas, United States. It manages runoff from a quarry operation under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
CHRISMAN ROCK QUARRY is a stormwater outfall located at 1547 HWY 21 NORTH in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from a rock quarry, a common industrial catchment in the region. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements. For industrial sites like quarries, stormwater discharges must comply with sector-specific effluent guidelines and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility's location in Arkansas places it within the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment's regulatory oversight. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from an industrial quarry operation. Proper stormwater management helps prevent erosion, sedimentation, and potential contamination of nearby water bodies. The facility contributes to local flood control and water quality protection in the Clarksville area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Johnson County, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for preventing erosion and sedimentation from quarry operations. Discharges from industrial sites like this can impact local water quality if not properly managed under NPDES permits.
Frequently asked questions
CHRISMAN ROCK QUARRY is located at 1547 HWY 21 NORTH, Clarksville, Arkansas 72830, United States.
CHRISMAN ROCK QUARRY is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a rock quarry operation in Clarksville, Arkansas.
Stormwater outfalls in Arkansas are regulated under the Clean Water Act through EPA NPDES MS4 permits, enforced by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Quarries generate runoff that can carry sediment and pollutants. Proper stormwater management prevents erosion, protects water quality, and complies with environmental regulations.
NPDES MS4 permits regulate stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems and industrial sites to ensure compliance with water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.
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