QUIKRETE BIRMINGHAM, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

QUIKRETE BIRMINGHAM, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 301 Citation Court in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 327390 (other concrete product manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) framework. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one must comply with sector-specific effluent guidelines and best management practices to control pollutants. Stormwater management at industrial sites is critical to protect water quality in receiving streams. The Birmingham area has a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, making stormwater control important for flood prevention and pollution reduction. This outfall contributes to managing runoff from the concrete manufacturing operations, helping to minimize sediment and other pollutants entering local watersheds.

Birmingham, Alabama, lies in the Black Warrior River basin, with numerous streams and creeks that drain into the Mobile Bay estuary. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals from manufacturing processes. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to prevent degradation of these water bodies. Local environmental concerns include urban runoff and industrial pollution, making proper stormwater management essential for protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.