Overview
Keystone Foods, LLC - Banks Feed Mill is a stormwater outfall in Banks, Alabama, operating under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations. It manages stormwater discharge from an industrial facility in Pike County.
Keystone Foods, LLC - Banks Feed Mill is a stormwater outfall located at 498 CR 4434 in Banks, Alabama, United States. The facility operates within the stormwater sector, specifically as an industrial stormwater outfall associated with a feed mill (NAICS 311119). It is situated in Pike County and is currently operational. As a stormwater outfall, this facility is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. The facility likely operates under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit, requiring implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in runoff. The scale of discharge is typical for a feed mill operation in the southeastern United States. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and organic matter. Proper management is essential to protect water quality in the surrounding watershed, which may drain to rivers or streams in the Alabama region. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements helps mitigate these risks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Banks, Alabama, within the coastal plain region of the southeastern United States. This area experiences a humid subtropical climate with high rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Local water bodies may be sensitive to nutrient and sediment loading from industrial sites. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to prevent degradation of receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 498 CR 4434 in Banks, Pike County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall associated with an industrial feed mill, classified under NAICS 311119.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA's NPDES program, likely under the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges.
The Clean Water Act requires NPDES permits for stormwater discharges from industrial facilities, mandating pollution prevention plans and best management practices.
Common pollutants include sediment, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), organic matter, and potential pathogens from animal by-products.
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