Overview
Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall in Clanton, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial activities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. is an operational stormwater outfall located at 109 Bama Lane in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial operations, classified under NAICS code 324121 (Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates within Alabama's regulatory environment, where the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites like this one must comply with effluent limitations and best management practices to minimize pollutant runoff. Typical controls include sediment basins, vegetative buffers, and regular inspections to prevent unauthorized discharges. Environmental significance lies in the facility's location in Clanton, a city in central Alabama with a humid subtropical climate. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into nearby water bodies. Proper management of this outfall helps protect local waterways, including the Coosa River watershed, from potential contamination. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements is essential for maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Clanton, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, averaging over 50 inches annually. This precipitation generates substantial stormwater runoff, particularly from industrial areas like the Wiregrass Construction site. The facility's discharge may enter local streams that feed into the Coosa River, a major waterway in the region. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals, posing risks to aquatic ecosystems. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 109 Bama Lane in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall managing runoff from industrial activities, specifically asphalt paving mixture manufacturing (NAICS 324121).
The facility operates under the US EPA's NPDES program, likely covered by the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges.
The Clean Water Act requires NPDES permits for stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources. In Alabama, ADEM implements the program, setting limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Common pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, and chemicals from industrial processes, which can harm aquatic life if not properly managed.
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