HESLEP CONCRETE COMPANY Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas | Industrial Runoff Management

HESLEP CONCRETE COMPANY is a stormwater outfall located at 4790 N CR 809 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from a concrete manufacturing site, classified under NAICS code 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state permitting requirements. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment administers the NPDES program, requiring facilities like HESLEP CONCRETE COMPANY to obtain coverage under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater. The outfall likely includes best management practices such as sediment basins or retention ponds to control pollutants. Stormwater outfalls in industrial settings play a critical role in preventing untreated runoff from carrying pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals into nearby water bodies. The facility's location in the Mississippi River Delta region, with its flat topography and agricultural drainage, underscores the importance of proper stormwater management to protect water quality in the Mississippi River watershed.

The facility is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, a low-lying area with extensive agricultural and industrial activity. Stormwater runoff from concrete manufacturing can contain high pH levels, suspended solids, and trace metals. Discharge to local waterways may impact aquatic habitats and downstream water quality. The region's flat terrain and clay soils increase runoff volume, necessitating effective stormwater controls to prevent erosion and pollutant transport.