Circle K Industries LLC Stormwater Outfall, Calera, Alabama

Circle K Industries LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 66 Co Rd 800 in Calera, Chilton County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities, classified under NAICS code 423930 for Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including permits for industrial stormwater outfalls. The facility's compliance with permit conditions, such as effluent limits and monitoring requirements, is essential for protecting water quality. Stormwater outfalls like Circle K Industries LLC play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites, reducing the risk of pollutants entering nearby water bodies. The facility's location in Calera, within the Cahaba River watershed, underscores its environmental significance, as the region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper stormwater management helps mitigate flooding and erosion while safeguarding local water resources.

The facility is located in the Cahaba River watershed, one of the most biodiverse river systems in the United States. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites in this region can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, sediment, and hydrocarbons into sensitive aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.