WEST READY-MIX, PLANT 1 Stormwater Outfall | Eight Mile, Alabama

WEST READY-MIX, PLANT 1 is a stormwater outfall located at 6295 Hogg Road in Eight Mile, Mobile County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a ready-mix concrete manufacturing operation, classified under NAICS 327320. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point source discharges regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The facility operates under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework, which addresses stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The ready-mix concrete sector typically requires stormwater controls to manage sediment, pH, and other pollutants associated with concrete production. The facility's operational status indicates active compliance with applicable permits. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites, protecting local water quality in the Mobile Bay watershed. The facility's location in an industrial area near Eight Mile highlights the importance of stormwater management in urban and industrial settings to prevent erosion, flooding, and contamination of receiving waters.

The facility is located in Mobile County, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like ready-mix concrete plants can carry sediment, heavy metals, and alkaline pH levels. Effective management is critical to protect aquatic habitats and comply with Clean Water Act standards. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall increases the potential for runoff events.