EAST SIDE SHALE PIT, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Clarksville, Arkansas

EAST SIDE SHALE PIT, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 915 E Main, Clarksville, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from shale mining operations, classified under NAICS codes 212311 and 212319. As an operational outfall, it is subject to federal and state stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically for industrial stormwater discharges. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment administers these permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. The site's catchment area includes industrial shale pit activities, which may involve sediment and other contaminants. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites to protect local water quality. The facility's discharge likely flows into nearby water bodies in the Arkansas River basin, supporting community and environmental health by reducing erosion and pollutant loads. Proper maintenance and monitoring ensure compliance with Clean Water Act standards.

The facility is located in Johnson County, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff from industrial sites. Discharges from shale mining operations can contain sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants that may impact local streams and rivers. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits aims to minimize these impacts through erosion controls and treatment measures.