Just Scrap It Metal Recycling Stormwater Outfall, Conway, Arkansas

Just Scrap It Metal Recycling is a stormwater outfall located at 850 Simon Rd in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial metal recycling site, classified under NAICS codes 336399 (All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing) and 441310 (Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Arkansas is covered by EPA Region 6, which enforces stormwater management for industrial facilities. The site's industrial catchment area, typical of metal recycling operations, may involve exposure to scrap materials, oils, and other pollutants, requiring best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff quality. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater from an industrial source, helping to prevent pollutants from entering nearby water bodies. Conway is located in central Arkansas, an area with a humid subtropical climate and frequent rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. The facility contributes to local compliance with stormwater regulations, supporting the protection of aquatic ecosystems in Faulkner County.

The facility is situated in Conway, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River basin, a region with a humid subtropical climate characterized by heavy rainfall events. Industrial stormwater runoff from metal recycling operations can contain heavy metals, oils, and sediments, posing risks to local water quality if not properly managed. The site's discharge likely flows into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream uses. Effective stormwater treatment is essential to mitigate impacts on these ecosystems.