Jenkins Brick Company Stormwater Outfall, Coosada, Alabama

Jenkins Brick Company operates a stormwater outfall at 6250 Coosada Rd in Coosada, Elmore County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial brick manufacturing operations, classified under NAICS codes 327120 and 327121. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, requiring facilities to implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and monitor discharge quality. The outfall serves an industrial catchment, with runoff potentially containing sediment, heavy metals, or other pollutants typical of brick manufacturing. Located in central Alabama, the facility discharges into the Coosa River watershed, a significant waterbody in the region. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect water quality in the Coosa River, which supports aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities. Compliance with permit limits and best management practices helps minimize environmental impact from industrial runoff.

The facility discharges stormwater into the Coosa River watershed, a major tributary of the Alabama River system. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Industrial activities at brick manufacturing sites can contribute sediment, metals, and other contaminants to stormwater, necessitating robust treatment and monitoring to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.