Overview
Wilcox Ready Mix is a stormwater outfall in Camden, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from an industrial facility under the Clean Water Act.
Wilcox Ready Mix is a stormwater outfall located at 229 Highway 28 West in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial ready-mix concrete operation, discharging into local waterways under the jurisdiction of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to regulations under the Clean Water Act, including requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans and monitoring. In Alabama, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated under the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), which covers concrete manufacturing and related sectors. The facility must implement best management practices to control pollutants such as sediment, pH, and concrete washout. Typical controls include sediment basins, vegetative buffers, and proper disposal of wash water. The outfall serves an industrial catchment in a rural area near the Alabama River. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect downstream water quality, particularly for aquatic habitats and recreational uses. Compliance with permit conditions helps minimize the impact of runoff on local streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Wilcox County, Alabama, a rural area with agriculture and forestry. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry sediment, heavy metals, and concrete-related pollutants into nearby water bodies. The Alabama River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation. Effective stormwater controls are essential to prevent degradation of these resources.
Frequently asked questions
Wilcox Ready Mix is located at 229 Highway 28 West in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.
Wilcox Ready Mix is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial ready-mix concrete facility, discharging into local waterways under an NPDES permit.
This outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act and the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges, which requires pollution prevention and monitoring.
Common pollutants include sediment, concrete washout with high pH, heavy metals, and oil and grease. Best management practices such as sediment basins and proper washout disposal are required.
Stormwater controls reduce pollutant loads to streams and rivers, protecting aquatic habitats and recreational uses. Compliance with NPDES permits ensures that runoff does not impair water quality.
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