Overview
CEMEX - Ready Mix USA, LLC: Cullman - 5161 is a stormwater outfall in Cullman, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from a concrete manufacturing facility under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
CEMEX - Ready Mix USA, LLC: Cullman - 5161 is a stormwater outfall located at 81 Walnut Street North East in Cullman, Alabama. This facility is part of a ready-mix concrete manufacturing operation, classified under NAICS 327320, and is responsible for discharging stormwater runoff from the industrial site into local waterways. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through multi-sector general permits (MSGP) that require monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility's location in Cullman, Alabama, places it within a region with a humid subtropical climate, where stormwater runoff can carry sediment and other pollutants from industrial activities. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water quality. Stormwater discharges from concrete manufacturing can contain elevated pH levels, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. Proper management and compliance with permit conditions are essential to protect receiving waters in the Cullman area. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing stormwater management activities.
Environmental context
Cullman, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The local waterways may be sensitive to pollutants from industrial sources, including concrete manufacturing. Stormwater discharges from this facility could affect water quality parameters such as pH and sediment load, making compliance with EPA's NPDES MSGP crucial for protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 81 Walnut Street North East, Cullman, Alabama 35055, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall associated with a ready-mix concrete manufacturing plant, classified under NAICS 327320.
This outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act through EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges.
Stormwater from concrete manufacturing can contain elevated pH, total suspended solids, and other pollutants from raw materials and processes.
Proper stormwater management through best management practices and permit compliance helps reduce pollutant loads, protecting water quality in Cullman's streams and rivers.
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