LAFARGE LILLIAN CONCRETE PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Lillian, Alabama

LAFARGE LILLIAN CONCRETE PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 14546 County Rd 93, Lillian, Alabama, in Baldwin County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing), indicating it manages stormwater runoff from concrete production activities. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES permitting program. Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's location in coastal Alabama near the Gulf of Mexico places it in a region with high rainfall and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent sediment, concrete washout, and other pollutants from impacting local waterways and ultimately the Gulf's marine environment.

The facility is situated in Baldwin County, Alabama, near the Gulf Coast, an area characterized by high annual rainfall and numerous sensitive water bodies. Stormwater runoff from concrete plants can contain high pH, suspended solids, and heavy metals, posing risks to aquatic life if untreated. Local waterways may drain into coastal estuaries and the Gulf of Mexico, which support diverse ecosystems and economic activities like fishing and tourism.