HASTON RECYCLING Stormwater Outfall, Atkins, Arkansas | United States

HASTON RECYCLING is a stormwater outfall facility located at 600 SW 1st Street in Atkins, Pope County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial recycling operation classified under NAICS 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers). As a stormwater outfall, it manages the discharge of stormwater runoff from the industrial site, which is subject to regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act. In the United States, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. Facilities like HASTON RECYCLING must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and conduct monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from a recycling operation, which may contain pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, or metals. Proper management helps protect local water bodies, including those in the Arkansas River watershed, from potential contamination. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements is critical for maintaining water quality in the region.

The facility is located in Atkins, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, which can generate substantial stormwater runoff. Industrial recycling operations may contribute pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids to runoff. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to prevent degradation of receiving waters, which may include streams and rivers that support aquatic life and downstream uses.