Overview
WIREGRASS BLOCK & PRECAST is an operational stormwater outfall in Newton, Alabama, serving industrial and construction sectors. It manages runoff from concrete block and precast manufacturing under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
WIREGRASS BLOCK & PRECAST is a stormwater outfall facility located at 16100 W. US HWY 84 in Newton, Houston County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater outfall plant type, managing runoff from industrial activities related to concrete block and precast manufacturing (NAICS 236210 and 327331). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including permits for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's industrial activities, such as concrete manufacturing and construction, require compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in runoff. Located in southeastern Alabama, the facility's stormwater discharges may affect local water bodies in the Choctawhatchee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. Proper operation of this outfall helps mitigate erosion, sedimentation, and potential contamination from industrial materials, supporting the environmental health of nearby streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Choctawhatchee River watershed in southeastern Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate characterized by heavy rainfall events. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like WIREGRASS BLOCK & PRECAST can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The facility's compliance with NPDES industrial stormwater permits is essential to protect water quality in receiving streams, which support diverse aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
WIREGRASS BLOCK & PRECAST is located at 16100 W. US HWY 84 in Newton, Houston County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall facility that manages runoff from industrial activities, specifically concrete block and precast manufacturing.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and NPDES industrial stormwater permits, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama help control runoff from industrial sites, preventing pollutants like sediment and chemicals from entering waterways, which is critical for protecting water quality in the state's rivers and streams.
The NPDES program requires industrial facilities to obtain permits, develop stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), and implement best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollutant runoff.
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