QUIKRETE READY MIX - PHENIX CITY PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Phenix City, Alabama

QUIKRETE READY MIX - PHENIX CITY PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 350 Brickyard Road in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a ready-mix concrete manufacturing operation, classified under NAICS 327320. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point source discharges regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) in the United States. The facility operates under the Clean Water Act framework, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be covered by an NPDES permit. For concrete manufacturing, typical best management practices include sediment basins, silt fences, and proper storage of raw materials to prevent runoff contamination. The facility's location in an urban area of Phenix City means it may be subject to municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) requirements if the city is designated as a Phase II small MS4. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing the environmental impact of industrial activities. Proper operation helps prevent pollutants such as sediment, concrete washout, and other construction-related materials from entering local waterways. The facility's compliance with permit conditions is essential for protecting water quality in the Chattahoochee River watershed, which is a major water resource for the region.

The facility is located in Phenix City, Alabama, near the Chattahoochee River, which forms the border between Alabama and Georgia. This river is an important water resource for drinking water, recreation, and aquatic habitat. Industrial stormwater discharges from concrete manufacturing can contain high pH levels, suspended solids, and trace metals. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on water quality in the Chattahoochee River, which is subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for various pollutants. The facility's stormwater management practices are critical to minimizing these impacts.