BAMA CONCRETE BIRMINGHAM HOOVER Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

BAMA CONCRETE BIRMINGHAM HOOVER is a stormwater outfall located at 3993 Lorna Road in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial concrete production site, discharging into local waterways. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit framework, which requires stormwater discharges from industrial activities to be covered by a permit. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Typical controls include best management practices (BMPs) for erosion and sediment control, as well as monitoring for pollutants such as total suspended solids and pH. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing urban runoff, which can carry pollutants from industrial sites into nearby water bodies. The facility's location in an industrial area of Birmingham means its discharge may affect local streams and rivers. Proper management helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.

The facility is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within the watershed of the Black Warrior River system. Industrial stormwater runoff can introduce pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff events. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is essential to minimize impacts on receiving waters.