Little River Recycling Stormwater Outfall, Foreman, Arkansas | Industrial Stormwater Management

Little River Recycling is a stormwater outfall located in Foreman, Arkansas, within Little River County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial recycling operation, classified under NAICS 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers). As a stormwater outfall, it is regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the United States. The facility operates under the Clean Water Act framework, which mandates that stormwater discharges from industrial activities must be covered by an NPDES permit. These permits typically require implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that includes best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The specific permit details for this outfall are not publicly available, but the facility is subject to state and federal oversight. As a stormwater outfall serving a recycling facility, Little River Recycling plays a role in managing runoff from a site that handles various recyclable materials. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediment, oil, and debris from entering local waterways. The facility's location in rural Arkansas means it may discharge to nearby streams or rivers that ultimately feed into larger water bodies like the Red River.

The facility is situated in Little River County, Arkansas, an area with a mix of agricultural and forested land. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like recycling facilities can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. The local waterways may be sensitive to such contaminants, potentially affecting aquatic life and water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through permit conditions and monitoring requirements.