Overview
West Ready-Mix, Plant 2, Loxley Plant is a stormwater outfall in Loxley, Alabama, serving a ready-mix concrete facility. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
West Ready-Mix, Plant 2, Loxley Plant is a stormwater outfall located at 32971 A State Highway 59 in Loxley, Baldwin County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a ready-mix concrete plant, classified under NAICS 327320. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The ready-mix concrete sector is regulated for pollutants such as total suspended solids (TSS), pH, and metals. Stormwater controls typically include sediment basins, retention ponds, and best management practices (BMPs) to minimize environmental impact. Located in Loxley, Alabama, the facility is in a region with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by heavy rainfall events that can increase stormwater runoff volumes. The outfall discharges into local drainage systems that ultimately flow into the Mobile Bay watershed. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Baldwin County, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, a region known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like ready-mix concrete plants can carry high sediment loads and alkaline pH levels, which may impact receiving waters. The area experiences frequent thunderstorms and hurricanes, leading to intense rainfall events that challenge stormwater management systems. Compliance with NPDES permit limits for TSS and pH is essential to prevent degradation of local streams and wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 32971 A State Highway 59, Loxley, Alabama 36551, in Baldwin County.
It is a stormwater outfall for a ready-mix concrete manufacturing plant, classified under NAICS 327320.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, which sets limits on pollutants like total suspended solids and pH.
Stormwater management typically includes sediment basins, retention ponds, and best management practices to control runoff from aggregate storage, truck washout, and production areas.
The facility discharges into the Mobile Bay watershed, a sensitive ecosystem. Proper stormwater control prevents sediment and alkaline runoff from harming aquatic habitats.
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