ROGERS GROUP, INC.-BEEBE QUARRY Stormwater Outfall, Beebe, Arkansas

ROGERS GROUP, INC.-BEEBE QUARRY is a stormwater outfall located at 664 Blue Hole Rd, Beebe, Arkansas, within White County. This facility is part of the Rogers Group, a major aggregate producer, and handles stormwater runoff from quarry operations. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates discharges from industrial activities to protect water quality. The facility operates under NAICS code 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying). Stormwater management at quarry sites typically involves sediment basins, diversion channels, and erosion control measures to minimize pollutant runoff. In Arkansas, such facilities must comply with state and federal stormwater regulations, including the Clean Water Act, to prevent impacts on local waterways. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from a limestone quarry, which can contain sediment and other pollutants. Proper stormwater control helps protect nearby water bodies, such as the Little Red River or its tributaries, from degradation. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits ensures that stormwater discharge meets water quality standards, supporting the ecological health of the region.

The facility is located in Beebe, Arkansas, within the watershed of the Little Red River, a tributary of the White River. Quarry operations can generate sediment-laden runoff, which if uncontrolled, may impair water quality and aquatic habitats. The region's climate, with seasonal heavy rainfall, increases the risk of erosion and runoff. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices.