Overview
COSCO READY MIX is an operational stormwater outfall in Silverhill, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from an industrial facility under the EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
COSCO READY MIX is a stormwater outfall located at 15185 State Highway 104 in Silverhill, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a ready-mix concrete operation, a common industrial source that requires careful management to prevent pollutant discharge into local waterways. As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, this facility operates under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, which require implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff. The facility's location in Baldwin County places it within the Mobile Bay watershed, an ecologically significant estuary. Proper stormwater management at industrial sites like COSCO READY MIX helps protect water quality in receiving streams and ultimately Mobile Bay, supporting aquatic habitats and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Baldwin County, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed. Mobile Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life and is subject to nutrient pollution and sedimentation from urban and industrial runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like COSCO READY MIX can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and concrete washout, which may impact water quality if not properly managed.
Frequently asked questions
COSCO READY MIX is located at 15185 State Highway 104 in Silverhill, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.
COSCO READY MIX is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a ready-mix concrete facility. It discharges stormwater under an NPDES permit, requiring pollution prevention measures.
A stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff is discharged from a facility or municipal system into a receiving water body. Outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act to control pollution.
Industrial stormwater outfalls are regulated under the EPA's NPDES program, typically through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. Facilities must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs).
Alabama's waterways, including Mobile Bay, are ecologically sensitive. Proper stormwater management prevents pollutants like sediment and chemicals from harming aquatic life and supports water quality for recreation and drinking water.
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