RAZORBACK CONCRETE/PLANT #109 Stormwater Outfall, Earle, Arkansas

RAZORBACK CONCRETE/PLANT #109 is a stormwater outfall located in Earle, Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is associated with concrete manufacturing (NAICS 327320) and operates under the stormwater discharge permitting framework of the Clean Water Act. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial activities, which is subject to regulation under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility is situated in a region where stormwater management is critical due to the potential for runoff to carry pollutants from industrial sites into local waterways. The outfall likely discharges into a receiving water body that may be subject to water quality standards. Regulatory oversight includes compliance with the EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, which requires monitoring and best management practices to minimize pollutant loads. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in controlling the release of sediments, chemicals, and other pollutants from concrete production into the surrounding watershed. Proper management helps protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water resources. The facility's location in the Mississippi River basin underscores the importance of effective stormwater control to prevent impacts on larger water systems.

The outfall is located in the Mississippi River basin, a region with significant agricultural and industrial activity. Stormwater runoff from concrete manufacturing can contain high pH levels, suspended solids, and trace metals, which may affect local water quality if not properly managed. The facility operates under the EPA's NPDES industrial stormwater program, which requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to mitigate environmental impacts.