BARBER MILK LLC Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

BARBER MILK LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 36 Barber Court in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial operations classified under NAICS codes 311511, 311520, 311920, and 312111, which include fluid milk manufacturing, ice cream manufacturing, coffee and tea manufacturing, and soft drink manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the Birmingham urban area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Birmingham is covered under Phase I MS4 requirements due to its population size, meaning stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like BARBER MILK LLC must comply with stormwater pollution prevention plans and monitoring requirements. The outfall likely handles runoff from the industrial site, which may include potential pollutants from food processing activities. BARBER MILK LLC's stormwater outfall plays a role in managing urban runoff in the Birmingham metropolitan area, contributing to the protection of local water bodies such as the Black Warrior River watershed. Proper management of stormwater from food processing facilities is important to prevent nutrient loading and other contaminants from entering receiving waters. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively contributing to stormwater management in this industrial sector.

Birmingham, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, averaging about 55 inches annually. This precipitation generates substantial stormwater runoff, particularly from industrial areas. The facility's discharge likely enters the Black Warrior River watershed, which is a major water resource for the region. Industrial stormwater from food processing can contain organic matter, nutrients, and other pollutants that may impact water quality if not properly managed. The regulatory framework under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program requires facilities to implement best management practices to minimize pollutant discharge.