BAYOU CONCRETE LLC - AIRPORT PLANT Stormwater Outfall in Mobile, Alabama

BAYOU CONCRETE LLC - AIRPORT PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 8151 ZEIGLER BLVD in Mobile, Alabama, United States. This operational facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial concrete production site, serving the local airport area. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into receiving waters, playing a key role in managing urban and industrial stormwater in Mobile County. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the EPA NPDES MS4 permit system. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it is subject to requirements for pollution prevention and monitoring to protect water quality. The plant's location in an industrial catchment means runoff may contain sediment, oils, or other pollutants typical of concrete manufacturing, necessitating best management practices for treatment. This outfall contributes to stormwater management in Mobile, a coastal city with significant rainfall and proximity to the Mobile River and Mobile Bay. Proper stormwater control is critical to prevent flooding and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits helps maintain water quality in the region's sensitive waterways.

Mobile, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with high annual rainfall, making stormwater management essential to prevent flooding and erosion. The facility discharges into the Mobile River watershed, which flows into Mobile Bay, an ecologically important estuary. Industrial runoff from concrete facilities can contain high pH, suspended solids, and heavy metals, posing risks to aquatic life if not properly managed.