Overview
READY MIX USA, LLC-GENEVA FACILITY is a stormwater outfall in Geneva, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from a concrete batch plant under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
READY MIX USA, LLC-GENEVA FACILITY is a stormwater outfall located in Geneva, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a concrete ready-mix plant, a common industrial source in the region. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which requires industrial stormwater permits for concrete batch plants. These permits mandate best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants such as sediment, pH, and heavy metals. The facility's location in Geneva County places it within the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for compliance oversight. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing urban and industrial runoff, helping to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to receiving waters. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing management of stormwater from the concrete plant, contributing to local water quality protection in the Choctawhatchee River watershed.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Geneva, Alabama, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like concrete batch plants can carry sediment, oil, and alkaline pH, posing risks to downstream water quality. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall increases runoff volumes, making effective stormwater management essential for protecting local streams and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Geneva, Alabama, United States, at coordinates 31.049444, -85.903333.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a concrete ready-mix plant.
The facility is regulated under the U.S. EPA's NPDES program, which requires industrial stormwater permits for concrete batch plants to control pollutants.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding and prevents pollutants like sediment and chemicals from entering local waterways, protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Compliance is overseen by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under delegated authority from the U.S. EPA.
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