H & H Recycling Stormwater Outfall, Clarksville, Arkansas | United States

H & H Recycling is a stormwater outfall located at 2068 Highway 123 in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from a recycling operation, classified under NAICS code 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like recycling operations are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The outfall likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or vegetative swales to treat runoff before discharge. Located in the Arkansas River Valley, the facility's stormwater discharges may affect local water quality in the Illinois Bayou or other nearby waterbodies. Proper management of stormwater from recycling facilities is important to prevent pollutants like metals, oils, and sediments from entering surface waters. The facility contributes to local flood control and water quality protection by managing runoff from the industrial site.

The facility is situated in the Arkansas River Valley, a region with a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters, with annual precipitation averaging around 50 inches. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments into local streams and rivers. The Illinois Bayou, a tributary of the Arkansas River, is a nearby waterbody that may receive discharges. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality, particularly in areas with industrial activity.