MIDSOUTH PAVING INC. TARRANT ASPHALT PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

MIDSOUTH PAVING INC. TARRANT ASPHALT PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 2101 PINSON HWY in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility operates within the Jefferson County area and is classified under NAICS code 324121 for asphalt paving mixture manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial operations, contributing to local water management infrastructure. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial facilities to protect water quality. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees compliance with the Clean Water Act. The plant's stormwater management practices are designed to control pollutants from asphalt production activities. This outfall plays a role in managing stormwater runoff in an urban-industrial area of Birmingham. Proper management helps reduce the impact of pollutants on local waterways, supporting community and environmental health. The facility's location in an industrial zone underscores the importance of effective stormwater controls in areas with potential contaminant sources.

Birmingham, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management critical. The facility is located in an industrial area, where runoff may contain pollutants from asphalt production. Discharges from such facilities are regulated under the Clean Water Act to prevent impairment of receiving waters. The local watershed includes streams that flow into the Black Warrior River system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water.