ROGERS GROUP, INC. - CENTERTON QUARRY Stormwater Outfall, Gravette, Arkansas

ROGERS GROUP, INC. - CENTERTON QUARRY is a stormwater outfall located at 15271 Burgin Valley Rd., Gravette, Arkansas, within Benton County. The facility is operational and serves a quarry operation with NAICS codes 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining) and 212319 (Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it manages surface water runoff from the quarry site, which is typical for industrial facilities in the United States. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated through NPDES permits, which require implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The quarry's stormwater outfall likely discharges to a nearby waterbody, and compliance with permit limits is essential to protect water quality. In the context of Arkansas and the broader United States, stormwater management at industrial sites like quarries is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of local waterways. The facility's location in Benton County, part of the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas region, underscores the importance of effective stormwater control to mitigate impacts on downstream ecosystems and communities.

The facility is located in Benton County, Arkansas, within the Ozark Plateau region, characterized by karst topography with limestone bedrock and numerous springs. Stormwater runoff from quarry operations can carry sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants into nearby streams and groundwater. The region's sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including those in the Illinois River watershed, require careful management of stormwater discharges to prevent degradation of water quality and habitat.