VENTURA FOODS, LLC - BIRMINGHAM Stormwater Outfall, Alabama

VENTURA FOODS, LLC - BIRMINGHAM is a stormwater outfall located at 3900 Vanderbilt Road in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from a food processing plant, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of a network designed to control runoff from industrial sites. The facility's operations are governed by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which addresses stormwater discharges from industrial activities. The NAICS codes associated with the site (311220, 311224, 311225, 311421, 311999) indicate a focus on food manufacturing, including soybean processing, wet corn milling, and fruit/vegetable canning. Stormwater management at such facilities typically involves treatment to remove pollutants before discharge. This outfall plays a role in protecting local water quality in the Birmingham area, particularly in the context of urban and industrial runoff. Compliance with NPDES permits ensures that stormwater discharges meet environmental standards, reducing impacts on receiving water bodies. The facility's operational status reflects ongoing efforts to manage stormwater in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Birmingham, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for preventing flooding and water pollution. The facility's location in an industrial area means runoff may contain pollutants from food processing activities. Discharge to local water bodies must comply with water quality standards to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.