Central Ready Mix, LLC Stormwater Outfall in Jasper, Alabama

Central Ready Mix, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 818 Fall City Road in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama. The facility manages stormwater discharge from a concrete manufacturing site (NAICS 327320) and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits. As a Phase II small MS4, the facility is subject to stormwater management requirements to control pollution from industrial runoff. The facility's primary technical function is to collect and discharge stormwater from the industrial catchment area. In Alabama, stormwater outfalls at concrete plants must comply with effluent limitations for total suspended solids and pH, as outlined in the EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit. The site's location in a county with significant mining and manufacturing activity means the outfall may receive runoff containing sediment and alkaline materials. Environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local waterways in the Black Warrior River basin. Proper management of stormwater from concrete facilities is critical to prevent alkaline runoff and sediment from degrading aquatic habitats. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps protect downstream water quality in a region known for its biodiversity.

The outfall is located in Walker County, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to high stormwater runoff volumes. The surrounding area includes mixed industrial and residential land use, with concrete manufacturing contributing potential pollutants like sediment and elevated pH. Local waterways support diverse aquatic life, making stormwater management important for preventing habitat degradation.