M & M Metal Recycling, Inc. Stormwater Outfall | Drasco, Arkansas

M & M Metal Recycling, Inc. is a stormwater outfall located at 6159 Heber Springs Rd. in Drasco, Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 423930 for recyclable material wholesalers, indicating an industrial catchment with potential for pollutant-laden runoff. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements. Phase II MS4 regulations apply to smaller municipalities and industrial facilities like this one, necessitating stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices to control discharges. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role managing runoff from a metal recycling operation, which can contain heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies from contamination, supporting water quality in the region's streams and rivers.

The facility is located in a rural area of Cleburne County, Arkansas, near the Little Red River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like metal recycling facilities can carry pollutants such as zinc, copper, and hydrocarbons. The region's climate, with seasonal heavy rainfall, increases the risk of runoff events. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of local aquatic ecosystems.