Overview
Sherman Industries - Trussville Plant is a stormwater outfall in Trussville, Alabama, USA. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for industrial stormwater discharge.
Sherman Industries - Trussville Plant is a stormwater outfall located at 5067 Cardinal Street, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing), indicating an industrial catchment with potential stormwater runoff concerns. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permitting framework. Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to control pollutants. The facility's location in an urban-industrial area of Jefferson County suggests runoff may enter local waterways. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Cahaba River or Black Warrior River watersheds. Proper stormwater management at industrial sites like this helps reduce sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants common in concrete manufacturing runoff, supporting local water quality goals.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Trussville, Alabama, within the Appalachian foothills region. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry suspended solids, pH fluctuations, and trace metals into nearby streams. The area's clay soils and moderate rainfall (approx. 55 inches/year) increase runoff volume, making erosion and sediment control critical. Discharge to impaired water bodies in the region may require additional treatment or monitoring under NPDES permits.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5067 Cardinal Street, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama 35173-1871, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall associated with industrial activities, specifically ready-mix concrete manufacturing (NAICS 327320).
As a US industrial stormwater discharge, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act via NPDES permits, likely under the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial activities.
Concrete plants typically use best management practices such as sediment basins, pH adjustment, and containment to manage runoff from aggregate storage, truck washout, and production areas.
Stormwater outfalls can carry pollutants to rivers and streams. In Alabama, industrial outfalls are monitored to protect water quality in watersheds like the Cahaba River and Black Warrior River.
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