Overview
READY MIX USA - WARES FERRY FACILITY is a stormwater outfall in Montgomery, Alabama, serving the ready-mix concrete industry. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for industrial stormwater discharges.
READY MIX USA - WARES FERRY FACILITY is a stormwater outfall located at 11400 Wares Ferry Road in Montgomery, Alabama. The facility is part of the ready-mix concrete manufacturing sector (NAICS 327320) and manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. This permit requires compliance with effluent limits, monitoring, and best management practices to minimize pollution. The facility's location in Montgomery County places it within the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) jurisdiction. Stormwater management at this facility is critical to prevent sediment, concrete washout, and other pollutants from entering nearby water bodies. The ready-mix concrete industry poses specific risks due to high pH levels and suspended solids in runoff. Proper containment and treatment measures are essential to protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Montgomery, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff from industrial sites. The facility is located near the Alabama River watershed, which is susceptible to sedimentation and pollutant loading from urban and industrial sources. Industrial stormwater discharges from concrete facilities can elevate pH and total suspended solids, impacting aquatic life and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 11400 Wares Ferry Road in Montgomery, Alabama, USA.
It manages and discharges stormwater runoff from a ready-mix concrete manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with industrial stormwater regulations.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Common pollutants include high pH levels, total suspended solids (sediment), and concrete washout materials, which require best management practices to control.
Proper management prevents pollutants from entering waterways, reducing impacts on aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources in the Alabama River watershed.
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