Standard Gravel Co. Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Bearden, Arkansas

Standard Gravel Co. Inc. is a stormwater outfall located at 533 Ouachita Road 95 in Bearden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves a construction sand and gravel mining operation (NAICS 212321), managing stormwater runoff from the industrial site. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA's NPDES MS4 permitting framework. For industrial activities like sand and gravel mining, stormwater discharges are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) that require pollution prevention plans and monitoring to protect water quality. The facility's location in rural Arkansas means its stormwater discharges may affect local waterways in the Ouachita River basin. Proper management of sediment and runoff from mining operations is critical to prevent erosion and maintain water quality in downstream aquatic habitats.

The facility is situated in Ouachita County, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. This region features forested hills and streams that support diverse aquatic life. Stormwater runoff from sand and gravel mining can carry sediment and pollutants, potentially impacting local water bodies if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these effects through best management practices and monitoring.