Overview
READY MIX USA LLC - DOC MCDUFFIE PLANT is a stormwater outfall in Foley, Alabama, serving the ready-mix concrete industry. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for stormwater discharge.
READY MIX USA LLC - DOC MCDUFFIE PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 21551 DOC MCDUFFIE RD in Foley, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and associated with the ready-mix concrete manufacturing sector (NAICS 327320). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial activities, discharging into local waterways. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial facilities through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP). In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The plant's stormwater management includes best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants such as sediment, pH, and concrete-related contaminants. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in protecting water quality in the Gulf Coast region. Foley is near Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, sensitive ecosystems that require careful management of industrial runoff. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps minimize environmental impact on local streams and estuaries.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Foley, Alabama, near the Gulf Coast, an area with sensitive aquatic ecosystems including Mobile Bay and coastal wetlands. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and concrete washout, which may impair water quality. The region's high rainfall and flat topography increase runoff volumes, making proper stormwater management essential to protect downstream habitats and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 21551 DOC MCDUFFIE RD in Foley, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a ready-mix concrete manufacturing facility, discharging stormwater in compliance with NPDES regulations.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Common pollutants include sediment, concrete washout (high pH), heavy metals, and suspended solids. Best management practices such as sediment basins and pH adjustment are used to control these.
Proper stormwater management at this outfall helps protect nearby water bodies like Mobile Bay from industrial runoff, reducing the risk of pollution and supporting aquatic ecosystem health.
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