Overview
COUCH READY MIX INLAND DOTHAN PLANT is a stormwater outfall in Dothan, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework.
COUCH READY MIX INLAND DOTHAN PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 269 Twitchell Road in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically classified as a stormwater outfall. As part of the ready-mix concrete industry (NAICS 327320), it manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. Industrial facilities like this one are typically required to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater runoff, with requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility is located in Dothan, a city in southeastern Alabama, which experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical. Environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial site. Proper stormwater management helps prevent pollutants such as sediment, concrete washout, and other industrial materials from entering local waterways. The facility's location in Houston County contributes to the broader stormwater management efforts in the region, supporting compliance with federal and state water quality standards.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Dothan, Alabama, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed. The region has a humid subtropical climate with annual rainfall exceeding 50 inches, leading to significant stormwater runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from concrete manufacturing can contain high pH levels, suspended solids, and other pollutants. Effective management is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 269 Twitchell Road in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a ready-mix concrete manufacturing facility, operating under NPDES stormwater regulations.
The NAICS code is 327320, which corresponds to Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing.
As an industrial stormwater outfall in the United States, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act's NPDES program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges and implementation of pollution prevention measures.
Stormwater runoff from concrete plants can contain high pH levels, sediment, and other pollutants. Proper management prevents these contaminants from entering local waterways, protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
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