Overview
Ballard Concrete, LLC - Northport is a stormwater outfall facility in Northport, Alabama, USA. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for industrial stormwater discharge.
Ballard Concrete, LLC - Northport is a stormwater outfall facility located at 2000 30th Avenue in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing), indicating an industrial catchment with potential stormwater runoff from concrete production activities. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Industrial facilities like concrete plants typically require Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) for stormwater discharges, with specific monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants such as sediment, pH, and metals. The facility's discharge may affect local water bodies in the Black Warrior River watershed. Stormwater management at industrial sites is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and chemical runoff. Compliance with permit conditions helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Northport, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial activities at concrete plants can generate pollutants like sediment, pH fluctuations, and metals, which may impact local water quality if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits aims to minimize these environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2000 30th Avenue, Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA, with coordinates 33.229167, -87.587556.
It is a stormwater outfall facility associated with ready-mix concrete manufacturing (NAICS 327320), managing industrial stormwater discharges.
As a US industrial facility, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit, likely under the Multi-Sector General Permit for stormwater discharges.
Common pollutants include sediment, pH changes from cement washout, and metals like chromium and lead, requiring best management practices to control runoff.
Proper management prevents erosion, sedimentation, and chemical pollution, safeguarding aquatic habitats and drinking water sources in the Black Warrior River watershed.
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