Overview
Ballard Concrete, LLC - Irondale Plant is a stormwater outfall in Irondale, Alabama, USA. It manages stormwater discharge from an industrial concrete facility under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Ballard Concrete, LLC - Irondale Plant is a stormwater outfall located at 402 28th Street South in Irondale, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial concrete production site, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. As a stormwater outfall for a concrete manufacturing facility, the plant handles runoff from impervious surfaces and industrial areas. The facility's discharge is subject to NPDES permit requirements, including stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices to control pollutants. The site is located in an urban-industrial area of Jefferson County, which is part of the greater Birmingham metropolitan region. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater quality from industrial operations, helping to protect local water bodies from potential contaminants such as sediment, heavy metals, and concrete washout. Its compliance with NPDES regulations is important for maintaining water quality in the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater in an urban-industrial catchment within the Cahaba River watershed, which is a biologically diverse river system in Alabama. Industrial stormwater runoff from concrete facilities can contain elevated pH, total suspended solids, and metals. The facility operates under NPDES MS4 Phase II requirements for small municipalities and industrial sites, which mandate stormwater control measures to minimize pollutant loads to receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 402 28th Street South in Irondale, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial concrete manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with NPDES stormwater regulations.
A stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff is discharged from a facility or municipal system into a receiving water body, often regulated under NPDES permits.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits, which require stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices.
The facility helps control industrial stormwater pollution, protecting local water quality in the Cahaba River watershed from potential contaminants like sediment and metals.
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