GRAVETTE READY MIX Stormwater Outfall, Gravette, Arkansas | USA

GRAVETTE READY MIX is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1012 SE 1st Street in Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing), indicating an industrial catchment with potential stormwater runoff from concrete production activities. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, the facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. Depending on the municipality's designation, it may fall under Phase I (large municipalities) or Phase II (small municipalities) requirements. Industrial facilities like ready-mix concrete plants often require specific stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to manage runoff containing sediment, pH imbalances, or other pollutants. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential discharge to local water bodies in the Benton County area. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent impairment of receiving waters. The facility's location in a growing region underscores the importance of compliance with stormwater regulations to protect water quality.

The facility is located in Gravette, Arkansas, within the Ozark Highlands ecoregion. This area features karst topography with limestone bedrock, making groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination from stormwater runoff. Industrial activities such as concrete production can generate alkaline runoff and sediment, which may impact nearby streams and aquifers. The region's moderate climate with seasonal heavy rainfall increases the risk of runoff events, necessitating robust stormwater management practices.