Overview
ABC Auto Parts, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, managing runoff from an automotive parts facility. The outfall is subject to EPA NPDES MS4 regulations under the Clean Water Act.
ABC Auto Parts, Inc. manages a stormwater outfall located at 1128 Pinson Valley Parkway in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility handles stormwater runoff from an automotive parts distribution center, classified under NAICS 423110. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader urban drainage system serving the Birmingham metropolitan area. The outfall operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), specifically the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. Birmingham is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's industrial activity may also require compliance with industrial stormwater permitting. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing urban runoff, which can carry pollutants such as oil, grease, metals, and sediment from impervious surfaces. Proper operation helps protect local water bodies, including those in the Black Warrior River watershed, from degradation. The facility's location in an industrial area underscores the importance of best management practices to mitigate environmental impacts.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, a major tributary of the Mobile River system. Urban and industrial runoff from Birmingham can introduce pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment, potentially impacting aquatic habitats. The area's humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms increases runoff volumes, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 1128 Pinson Valley Parkway in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an automotive parts distribution facility, discharging it into the local drainage system under NPDES MS4 regulations.
The facility operates under NAICS code 423110, which covers automotive parts and supplies merchant wholesalers.
Stormwater outfalls in Birmingham are regulated under the EPA's NPDES MS4 program, with Phase II requirements for small municipalities. Industrial facilities may also need individual stormwater permits.
Industrial runoff can carry pollutants like oil, grease, metals, and sediment, which can degrade water quality in receiving streams and harm aquatic ecosystems if not properly managed.
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