Saint-Gobain Proppants Proppants Plant 3 Stormwater Outfall, Bryant, Arkansas

Saint-Gobain Proppants Proppants Plant 3 is a stormwater outfall located at 6400 Cyanamid Rd in Bryant, Saline County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial site involved in the production of proppants, clay ceramics, and other mineral products, as indicated by its NAICS codes. As a stormwater outfall, it manages surface water runoff from the industrial catchment area, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are typically subject to multi-sector general permits that require monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. The site's location in Arkansas places it within the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment's Division of Environmental Quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater from an industrial facility that handles materials such as sand, clay, and ceramics. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent sediment and other pollutants from entering local waterways. The outfall likely discharges to a nearby waterbody, and its performance is important for protecting water quality in the Saline County area.

The outfall is located in an industrial area of Bryant, Arkansas, within the Saline River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management crucial. Industrial catchments like this one can contribute pollutants such as sediment, metals, and chemicals if not properly managed. The facility's proximity to water bodies necessitates effective treatment to prevent degradation of local aquatic ecosystems.