SHAW RECYCLING Stormwater Outfall, Bauxite, Arkansas | United States

SHAW RECYCLING is a stormwater outfall located at 2521 Bauxite Cutoff Road in Bauxite, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from a recycling operation classified under NAICS 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates discharges to waters of the United States. In Arkansas, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like SHAW RECYCLING are typically regulated under the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The facility's NAICS code places it in the sector for recycling facilities, which must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and conduct monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The outfall likely discharges to a nearby waterbody, potentially the Saline River or its tributaries. The environmental significance of SHAW RECYCLING lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from a recycling facility, which may contain pollutants such as sediment, oil and grease, or metals. Proper management of this outfall helps protect local water quality in the Saline County area. The facility's location in Bauxite, a town with a history of mining and industrial activity, underscores the importance of stormwater controls in urban and industrial settings.

The stormwater outfall at SHAW RECYCLING discharges into a watershed that may be impacted by industrial and urban runoff. Bauxite, Arkansas, has a history of mining and industrial activity, which can contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons to stormwater. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to protect downstream water quality, including potential impacts on the Saline River. Effective stormwater management is critical in this region to prevent degradation of aquatic habitats and ensure compliance with state water quality standards.