Overview
Browns Concrete and Construction Inc. operates a stormwater outfall in Lineville, Alabama, managing runoff from its industrial site under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Browns Concrete and Construction Inc. is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1105 Highway 48 in Lineville, Clay County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial concrete and construction site, contributing to local flood control and water quality management in the region. As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, this facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated to prevent pollutants from entering waterways, and facilities like this must implement best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff. The facility's location in Lineville places it within the Tallapoosa River watershed, which drains into the Alabama River system. Proper stormwater management at this site helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats, supporting the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Clay County, Alabama, within the Piedmont region, characterized by rolling hills and clay soils that can generate significant runoff during rainfall events. The stormwater outfall discharges into local streams that are part of the Tallapoosa River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply. Industrial runoff from concrete and construction operations may contain sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants, making effective stormwater management critical to prevent impairment of these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1105 Highway 48 in Lineville, Clay County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall facility that manages runoff from an industrial concrete and construction site.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for industrial stormwater discharges to protect water quality.
Proper management reduces pollutants like sediment and chemicals from entering waterways, safeguarding aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
They collect and discharge runoff from impervious surfaces, helping to prevent flooding and control pollution through treatment or best management practices.
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