MAYO DRIVE BORROW AREA Stormwater Outfall, Barling, Arkansas

MAYO DRIVE BORROW AREA is a stormwater outfall located at 1408 Mayo Dr., Barling, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit system, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the surrounding urban and industrial catchment. The facility operates within the regulatory context of the Clean Water Act, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the United States. The NAICS code 212399 indicates a connection to nonmetallic mineral mining, suggesting the borrow area may be associated with mining activities that generate stormwater runoff. Typical stormwater outfalls in Arkansas are designed to control flow and reduce pollutant loads before discharge. This outfall plays a role in managing stormwater quality and quantity in the Barling area, helping to protect local water bodies from flooding and pollution. Its location in Sebastian County places it within the Arkansas River watershed, where stormwater management is critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.

The facility discharges stormwater in the Arkansas River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Urban and industrial runoff from Barling and surrounding areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of local streams and rivers, particularly during heavy rainfall events common in the region.