MALLARD READY MIX - BIGELOW Stormwater Outfall, Bigelow, Arkansas, USA

MALLARD READY MIX - BIGELOW is a stormwater outfall located at 4428 HWY 60 E in Bigelow, Perry County, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater discharge from a ready-mix concrete plant, classified under NAICS 327320. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the industrial stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality administers the NPDES program. The ready-mix concrete sector typically requires stormwater controls to manage runoff from aggregate storage, truck washout, and process areas. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in preventing pollutants from entering local waterways. The facility's location in Perry County, near the Arkansas River watershed, underscores the importance of proper stormwater management to protect water quality in the region. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps mitigate risks to downstream ecosystems.

The facility is located in Perry County, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like ready-mix concrete plants can contain sediment, pH-altering materials, and other pollutants. Effective management is essential to protect local water bodies, which support aquatic life and recreational uses. The region's climate, with seasonal rainfall, can increase runoff volumes and pollutant loads.