Overview
Nichols Concrete Holdings, LLC - Pelham Plant is a stormwater outfall in Pelham, Alabama, USA. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for industrial stormwater discharge.
Nichols Concrete Holdings, LLC - Pelham Plant is a stormwater outfall located at 1380 McCain Parkway in Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) and 532412 (Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), indicating an industrial catchment with potential stormwater runoff from manufacturing and equipment storage areas. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Industrial facilities are typically required to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharges, often under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility's stormwater management likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or erosion controls to mitigate pollutant runoff. The Pelham Plant's stormwater outfall discharges into local waterways within the Cahaba River watershed, which is ecologically significant. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons from entering receiving waters, protecting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements helps ensure minimal environmental impact from industrial stormwater runoff.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Pelham, Alabama, within the Cahaba River watershed, a region known for high aquatic biodiversity. Industrial stormwater runoff from concrete manufacturing and equipment rental operations can carry pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons. Effective stormwater management through NPDES-permitted controls is essential to protect the Cahaba River's water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1380 McCain Parkway, Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama 35124-2160, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall associated with industrial activities, specifically concrete manufacturing and equipment rental, regulated under the US EPA NPDES program.
As an industrial stormwater outfall in the US, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and NPDES permitting, likely under the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial activities.
The outfall discharges into the Cahaba River watershed, a biodiverse area. Proper stormwater management prevents pollutants like sediment and metals from harming aquatic life.
Industrial stormwater outfalls typically use best management practices such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and erosion controls to treat runoff before discharge.
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