Overview
ROGERS GROUP, INC. - TUSCUMBIA QUARRY is a stormwater outfall in Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from quarry and asphalt operations under NPDES MS4 regulations.
ROGERS GROUP, INC. - TUSCUMBIA QUARRY is a stormwater outfall located at 520 Three Mile Lane in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and handles stormwater discharge from industrial activities including crushed stone mining (NAICS 212312) and asphalt paving mixture manufacturing (NAICS 324121). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility operates within Alabama's regulatory environment, where the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Stormwater outfalls at industrial sites like quarries and asphalt plants must implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in runoff. Typical controls include sediment basins, silt fences, and proper material storage. The site's location in the Tennessee Valley region means it experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent erosion and off-site sedimentation. Environmental significance stems from the potential for stormwater to carry sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons from quarry and asphalt operations into nearby waterways. The facility likely discharges to a tributary of the Tennessee River, which is a major water resource in the region. Compliance with NPDES permit limits and regular monitoring are essential to protect water quality. The outfall's role in managing industrial runoff contributes to the broader stormwater infrastructure in Colbert County, supporting both regulatory compliance and community environmental health.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Tennessee Valley region of Alabama, characterized by a humid subtropical climate with annual rainfall exceeding 50 inches. This high precipitation increases the risk of stormwater runoff carrying pollutants such as sediment, oil, and grease from quarry and asphalt operations. The outfall likely discharges to a waterbody within the Tennessee River basin, which is subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for sediment and other pollutants. Effective stormwater management is crucial to prevent degradation of aquatic habitats and to comply with Clean Water Act standards.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 520 Three Mile Lane in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a quarry and asphalt plant, classified under NAICS codes 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining) and 324121 (Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing).
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act via the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Common pollutants include sediment (total suspended solids), heavy metals, oil and grease, and pH imbalances from aggregate processing and asphalt production.
The facility implements best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, silt fences, and proper chemical storage to control runoff, along with regular monitoring to ensure compliance with NPDES permit limits.
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