Overview
READY MIX USA, LLC - Brierfield Alabama is a stormwater outfall in Brierfield, Bibb County, Alabama. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for industrial stormwater discharges.
READY MIX USA, LLC - Brierfield Alabama is a stormwater outfall located at 5099 West Ashby Rd., Brierfield, Alabama, in Bibb County. The facility is operational and classified as a stormwater outfall, which typically manages runoff from industrial or commercial sites. As a ready-mix concrete facility, its stormwater discharges are regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) for industrial activities. In the United States, stormwater outfalls at industrial facilities must comply with the Clean Water Act, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the U.S. The facility's location in Alabama places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES program. Typical stormwater management at such facilities includes sediment basins, oil-water separators, and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants like total suspended solids (TSS), pH, and heavy metals. The environmental significance of this outfall relates to its potential impact on local water bodies in the Cahaba River watershed, which is known for high aquatic biodiversity. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination from industrial activities. The facility's compliance with permit requirements helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Bibb County, Alabama, within the Cahaba River watershed, one of the most biodiverse river systems in the United States. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites like ready-mix concrete plants can carry high pH levels, sediment, and metals, which may impair water quality if not properly managed. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall increases the volume of runoff, making effective stormwater control essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5099 West Ashby Rd., Brierfield, Alabama 35035, in Bibb County.
This is a stormwater outfall associated with an industrial ready-mix concrete facility, regulated under the US EPA NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial activities.
Stormwater management typically includes sediment basins, oil-water separators, and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants such as sediment, pH, and metals, as required by the NPDES permit.
The outfall is subject to the Clean Water Act and the US EPA's NPDES program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, ADEM implements these regulations.
Proper stormwater management prevents pollution of local waterways, including the ecologically sensitive Cahaba River watershed, by controlling sediment, pH, and other contaminants from industrial runoff.
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