Overview
B & R Sand & Gravel - Sand Stockpile is a stormwater outfall in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from sand and gravel operations under NPDES MS4 permit requirements.
B & R Sand & Gravel - Sand Stockpile is a stormwater outfall located in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from sand and gravel mining and processing activities, classified under NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES MS4 permit program. The facility is situated in an urban-industrial area of Montgomery, with the outfall likely designed to handle runoff from stockpiles and disturbed surfaces typical of aggregate operations. Stormwater management at such sites focuses on sediment control and preventing erosion, often employing best management practices like settling ponds, silt fences, or vegetated buffers. The outfall's discharge point may be subject to monitoring for total suspended solids and other pollutants common to mining operations. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on receiving waters in the Alabama River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and downstream water uses. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps mitigate sediment loading and protect water quality in Montgomery's urban watershed. The outfall contributes to the broader stormwater infrastructure network that manages runoff from industrial sites across the region.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater into the Alabama River watershed, which is a major waterway in the southeastern United States. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent erosion and sediment transport. Urban and industrial runoff from Montgomery can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, potentially impacting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program aims to control these discharges through permit conditions and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at the 3600 block of Jackson Ferry Road in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges runoff from sand and gravel mining and stockpiling operations.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater management plans and best management practices for industrial sites.
Common pollutants include total suspended solids (sediment), turbidity, and potential contaminants from equipment like oil and grease.
Best management practices such as sediment basins, erosion controls, and vegetative buffers reduce pollutant loads before discharge, protecting water quality in the Alabama River watershed.
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