BAMA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CARPENTER PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Tanner, Alabama

BAMA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CARPENTER PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 20484 Nuclear Plant Road in Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial site involved in concrete product manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the industrial catchment area, which may include pollutants typical of concrete production such as sediment and alkaline wastewater. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for the concrete products sector. This permit requires implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff and may include monitoring for pH, total suspended solids, and other parameters. The outfall's location in Limestone County places it within the Tennessee River watershed, which supports regional water quality and ecological health. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps protect downstream water bodies from potential impacts of industrial runoff, aligning with community and environmental goals for sustainable industrial operations.

The facility is situated in the Tennessee River basin, a region with significant ecological and recreational value. Industrial stormwater discharges from concrete production can introduce sediment, elevated pH, and other pollutants that may affect aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MSGP ensures that the facility implements controls to minimize these impacts, contributing to the protection of local water quality and biodiversity.