BAMA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO TUSCALOOSA PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

BAMA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO TUSCALOOSA PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 1608 17th Street in Tuscaloosa, 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, the facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework. Industrial facilities like concrete plants typically require multi-sector general permits (MSGP) for stormwater discharges, which mandate best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to control pollutants such as sediment, pH, and metals. The facility's location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, places it within a region with a humid subtropical climate, where heavy rainfall events can increase stormwater runoff volumes. Proper management of stormwater discharges is critical to protect local water bodies, including the nearby Black Warrior River, which supports aquatic ecosystems and community water supplies.

The facility is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. The region experiences frequent rainfall, which can lead to runoff from industrial sites. Concrete production activities may generate stormwater containing sediment, alkaline pH, and trace metals. Discharges must comply with EPA effluent guidelines and local water quality standards to prevent impairment of receiving waters.