Hutchens Construction - Gravette Asphalt Plant Stormwater Outfall, Gravette, Arkansas

Hutchens Construction - Gravette Asphalt Plant is a stormwater outfall located in Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The facility operates under the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. As an asphalt plant, it falls under NAICS code 324121, indicating asphalt paving mixture and block manufacturing. The facility's stormwater outfall manages runoff from the industrial site, which is subject to the EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The outfall is designed to control and treat stormwater before release, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees NPDES permits. Stormwater management at industrial facilities like this asphalt plant is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediment, oil, and chemicals from entering local waterways. The outfall helps protect the surrounding environment and downstream water bodies, supporting community water quality and ecosystem health. Proper operation and maintenance of the outfall are essential for regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.

The facility is located in Benton County, Arkansas, within the Ozark Mountains ecoregion, characterized by karst topography and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants like heavy metals and hydrocarbons, posing risks to local streams and groundwater. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Arkansas DEQ ensures that discharges meet water quality standards to protect these resources.