Overview
JAY COLE OPEN CUT MINE is a stormwater outfall in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. It manages runoff from mining operations under the Clean Water Act.
JAY COLE OPEN CUT MINE is a stormwater outfall located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an open cut mining operation, classified under NAICS 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). It is part of the stormwater sector, focusing on controlling discharge from industrial activities. As a stormwater outfall, the facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates discharges from industrial sites to protect water quality. The facility's location in Washington County, Arkansas, places it within a region subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities. The environmental significance of JAY COLE OPEN CUT MINE lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from mining activities, which can contain sediment and pollutants. Proper management helps protect downstream water bodies from erosion and contamination. The facility contributes to local stormwater control efforts in the Fayetteville area.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from an open cut mine, which can carry sediment and pollutants into nearby waterways. Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, increasing runoff volumes. The outfall likely drains to a local stream or river, potentially impacting water quality if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through permit conditions.
Frequently asked questions
JAY COLE OPEN CUT MINE is located at 14988 HWY 16 W, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall facility that manages runoff from an open cut mining operation, classified under NAICS 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining).
As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the mining site, likely with controls such as sediment basins or erosion prevention measures, in compliance with NPDES permit requirements.
Stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, including MS4 permits for municipal systems and industrial permits for sites like mines.
Mining runoff can contain sediment, metals, and other pollutants that harm aquatic ecosystems. Proper management prevents erosion, reduces pollutant loads, and protects water quality.
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