ENGLAND TRANSFER STATION Stormwater Outfall, England, Arkansas

ENGLAND TRANSFER STATION is a stormwater outfall facility situated at 1125 HWY 165 in England, Arkansas, within Lonoke County. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, playing a key role in local drainage and flood control. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which governs stormwater discharges in urbanized areas. In Arkansas, stormwater management is typically regulated through Phase II MS4 permits for smaller municipalities and urbanized areas. The facility's NAICS code 562111 indicates it is associated with waste treatment and disposal, though as a stormwater outfall, its primary function is conveying runoff rather than treatment. The facility's scale is likely small to medium, serving the local community of England and potentially nearby areas. Environmental significance includes managing runoff from urban and possibly industrial catchments, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. Proper operation helps protect local water bodies from degradation. The facility's location in Arkansas, a state with significant agricultural and industrial activity, underscores the importance of stormwater controls in maintaining water quality in the region's rivers and streams.

The facility discharges stormwater runoff from the England area, which may include contributions from urban surfaces and nearby industrial or agricultural activities. Runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and chemicals, potentially impacting local water bodies. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits is essential to minimize environmental harm and protect aquatic ecosystems.