Overview
ROYAL CUP, INCORPORATED is a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for industrial stormwater discharges.
ROYAL CUP, INCORPORATED is a stormwater outfall located at 160 Cleage Drive in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 311920 (coffee and tea manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. The facility falls under the NPDES MS4 permit system, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. Given its industrial catchment, the outfall is subject to requirements for pollution prevention plans and best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. The site's location in Birmingham, a major urban and industrial center in Alabama, means the outfall contributes to the stormwater management infrastructure of the region. Environmental significance includes the potential impact on receiving waters in the Birmingham area. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are monitored to ensure compliance with water quality standards and to protect downstream ecosystems. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively managed under local and federal stormwater regulations, contributing to the broader effort to manage urban runoff and protect water resources in Jefferson County.
Environmental context
Birmingham, Alabama, has a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. The industrial catchment of ROYAL CUP, INCORPORATED, including coffee manufacturing, may introduce pollutants such as organic matter, oils, and sediments into stormwater. Discharges from this outfall enter local waterways that are part of the larger Mobile Bay watershed. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 160 Cleage Drive in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
It manages and discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial coffee and tea manufacturing facility, regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program.
The facility operates under NAICS code 311920, which covers coffee and tea manufacturing.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, including MS4 permits for industrial and municipal stormwater discharges.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like sediments, chemicals, and organic matter into waterways, potentially impacting aquatic ecosystems and water quality if not properly managed.
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