Wiregrass Construction - Lacon Plant Stormwater Outfall, Falkville, Alabama

Wiregrass Construction - Lacon Plant is a stormwater outfall located at 145 Lacon Road East in Falkville, Morgan County, Alabama. The facility is part of the Wiregrass Construction company and operates in the asphalt paving mixture manufacturing sector (NAICS 324121). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial site, which is subject to regulatory oversight under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The NAICS code 324121 indicates asphalt paving mixture and block manufacturing, which typically involves activities that may expose pollutants to stormwater, such as storage of raw materials, vehicle maintenance, and waste handling. The facility must implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control stormwater runoff and comply with effluent limits. As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, this facility contributes to the management of urban and industrial runoff in the Falkville area. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect local water quality, particularly in the Tennessee River Basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements helps prevent pollutants from entering nearby waterways, supporting broader environmental and community health goals.

The facility is located in Falkville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River Basin. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, and chemicals into local waterways. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.