LI READY MIX PLANT #14 Stormwater Outfall, Crossett, Arkansas

LI READY MIX PLANT #14 is a stormwater outfall located at 313 Hancock Road in Crossett, Ashley County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater discharge from a ready-mix concrete plant, classified under NAICS 327320. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. For ready-mix concrete plants, typical best management practices include sediment basins, silt fences, and proper material storage to prevent runoff of pollutants like cement dust and wash water. The facility's location in Arkansas places it under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in protecting local water quality by controlling the release of industrial runoff. The facility's discharge may ultimately reach nearby water bodies in the Mississippi River basin, making proper stormwater management essential for maintaining aquatic ecosystem health and complying with water quality standards.

The facility is located in Crossett, Arkansas, within the Lower Mississippi River basin. This region is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from concrete plants can contain high pH levels, suspended solids, and trace metals, which may impact local streams and rivers if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through NPDES permit conditions.