REYNOLDS METALS-BAUXITE OPS Stormwater Outfall, Bauxite, Arkansas, United States

REYNOLDS METALS-BAUXITE OPS is a stormwater outfall located at 1401 Bauxite Cut-Off Road in Bauxite, Saline County, Arkansas. The facility serves an industrial catchment associated with bauxite mining and processing, classified under NAICS 212299 (All Other Metal Ore Mining). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff from the site into local waterways. The facility operates under the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Water Act and EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The NAICS code 212299 indicates the facility falls under the industrial sector for metal mining, which has specific stormwater control requirements. Located in central Arkansas, the facility's discharges may affect nearby water bodies in the Saline River watershed. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent sediment and pollutant runoff from mining operations. The facility's operational status and location in an industrial area underscore the importance of compliance with stormwater regulations to protect local water quality.

The facility is situated in Saline County, Arkansas, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall, which increases stormwater runoff volumes. The surrounding region includes the Saline River watershed, which supports aquatic habitats and is used for recreation. Industrial stormwater discharges from mining operations can carry sediments, metals, and other pollutants, posing risks to water quality if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through permit conditions and best management practices.