SEQUATCHIE CONCRETE SERVICE, INC. GURLEY PLANT - Stormwater Outfall in Gurley, Alabama

SEQUATCHIE CONCRETE SERVICE, INC. GURLEY PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 133 Salty Bottom Road in Gurley, Madison County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial concrete service operation, operating under the United States EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to Clean Water Act requirements for industrial facilities. The plant operates within Alabama's regulatory environment, where stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Facilities like this one must implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to control pollutants in runoff. The outfall likely serves a catchment area that includes concrete production and storage areas, which can generate sediment and alkaline runoff. This outfall contributes to managing stormwater quality in the Gurley area, helping to protect downstream water bodies in the Tennessee River basin. Proper operation of such facilities is essential for minimizing the environmental impact of industrial stormwater discharges on local streams and ecosystems.

The facility is located in Madison County, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Industrial stormwater runoff from concrete operations can contain elevated pH levels, suspended solids, and other pollutants that may affect aquatic life if not properly managed. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on nearby streams that drain into the Tennessee River, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and serves as a drinking water source.