US HWY 371 SCRAP YARD Stormwater Outfall, Blevins, Arkansas | Industrial Runoff Management

US HWY 371 SCRAP YARD is a stormwater outfall located at 140 County Road 231 in Blevins, Arkansas, within Hempstead County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a scrap yard, a type of industrial catchment that can introduce pollutants such as metals and sediments into local waterways. As a stormwater outfall, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. In Arkansas, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like scrap yards are typically regulated under NPDES industrial stormwater permits, which require implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff. The facility's location in a rural area of southwestern Arkansas means it may discharge to nearby creeks or rivers that are part of the Red River watershed. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from a scrap yard, which can contain pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and debris. Proper stormwater management is crucial to protect water quality in receiving water bodies, which may support aquatic life and downstream uses. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps mitigate potential impacts on local streams and rivers.

The US HWY 371 SCRAP YARD outfall is located in a rural area of Hempstead County, Arkansas, within the Red River watershed. Stormwater runoff from scrap yards can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oil, and sediments, which may impact local water quality if not properly managed. The facility operates under NPDES industrial stormwater regulations, requiring BMPs to reduce pollutant loads. Discharge to impaired water bodies could elevate environmental risk, though specific receiving water status is not confirmed.