COVIA SOLUTIONS, LLC. - GUION FACILITY Stormwater Outfall, Guion, Arkansas

COVIA SOLUTIONS, LLC. - GUION FACILITY is a stormwater outfall located in Guion, Izard County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site, likely associated with mining or mineral processing given its NAICS code 212322 (Industrial Sand Mining). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to federal and state regulations governing the quality of discharged water. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and is likely covered by an NPDES permit for industrial stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees compliance with stormwater regulations. The site's location in a rural area of north-central Arkansas means the receiving waters may include streams tributary to the White River, which is a significant waterbody in the region. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial facilities to prevent pollution of local waterways. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential to impact water quality in the surrounding watershed. Proper management of stormwater discharges is essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.

The facility is located in the Ozark Highlands ecoregion, characterized by karst topography and sensitive aquatic habitats. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites in this region can carry sediment and pollutants into nearby streams, which may eventually reach the White River. The White River is an important waterway for recreation and wildlife, including threatened species. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize impacts from industrial stormwater discharges.