Overview
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. - Saraland Yard is a stormwater outfall in Saraland, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from an industrial materials facility under NPDES MS4 permit requirements.
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. - Saraland Yard is a stormwater outfall located at 50 Sawmill Road in Saraland, Mobile County, Alabama. The facility operates under the United States stormwater regulatory framework, which includes EPA NPDES MS4 permits for industrial and municipal sources. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from an industrial materials yard into local waterways. The facility is classified under NAICS code 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying), indicating its industrial catchment. Stormwater management at such sites typically involves sediment basins, detention ponds, and erosion control measures to comply with Clean Water Act requirements. The outfall is operational and subject to Alabama's stormwater regulations under the NPDES program. Environmental significance lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Mobile Bay watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants like sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons. Proper management is critical to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and downstream coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Saraland Yard is located in the Mobile Bay watershed, a region with significant ecological importance due to its estuarine habitats and biodiversity. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities in this area can introduce pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into local streams and rivers, potentially affecting water quality and aquatic life. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through NPDES permit conditions and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 50 Sawmill Road in Saraland, Mobile County, Alabama, USA.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial materials yard, discharging treated or untreated runoff into local waterways under an NPDES permit.
The facility operates under NAICS code 212312, which covers crushed and broken limestone mining and quarrying.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act's NPDES program, including MS4 permits for industrial and municipal sources, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like sediment, metals, and chemicals into nearby water bodies, potentially harming aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources if not properly managed.
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