IHC Industrial Activity Area Stormwater Outfall, Doddridge, Arkansas

IHC Industrial Activity Area is a stormwater outfall located at 29455 Highway 71 in Doddridge, Miller County, Arkansas, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing). As an operational outfall, it discharges treated stormwater into local waterways, subject to Clean Water Act regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one must comply with sector-specific effluent guidelines and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). The site's location in rural Arkansas suggests a moderate-scale operation typical of concrete manufacturing facilities. Environmental significance lies in the potential for stormwater runoff to carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, and concrete washout. Proper management ensures compliance with water quality standards and protects downstream water bodies. The facility contributes to local stormwater management infrastructure in the Red River basin region.

The facility discharges stormwater in the Red River basin, a region with agricultural and industrial land uses. Industrial stormwater runoff can introduce pollutants like suspended solids, heavy metals, and pH imbalances from concrete manufacturing. The US EPA's NPDES program requires monitoring and best management practices to mitigate these impacts. Local water bodies may be sensitive to sedimentation and chemical runoff, necessitating robust treatment controls.