Washington County Craft LLC Stormwater Outfall, Elkins, Arkansas

Washington County Craft LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 15656 Ball Road in Elkins, Arkansas, within Washington County. The facility is operational and serves the brewing industry, classified under NAICS code 312120. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from an industrial catchment area, which is typical for facilities in this sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial facilities like this one are required to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharges, often under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for the brewing sector. The outfall likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins or oil-water separators to treat runoff before discharge. Stormwater outfalls in industrial settings play a critical role in preventing pollutants from entering local waterways. The facility's location in Elkins, near the White River basin, underscores the importance of managing runoff to protect water quality. Compliance with permit limits and regular monitoring are essential to minimize environmental impact.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial brewing operation, which can contain organic pollutants, nutrients, and sediments. The local environment includes the White River watershed, a significant water resource in Arkansas. Effective stormwater management is crucial to prevent degradation of receiving waters, particularly given the potential for high-strength wastewater from brewing processes.