Overview
ALABAMA COPPER & BRONZE CO INC is an operational stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, serving an industrial catchment. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for stormwater discharge.
ALABAMA COPPER & BRONZE CO INC is a stormwater outfall located at 1501 Red Hollow Road in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site associated with copper and bronze manufacturing (NAICS 331525, 331529). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in the Birmingham urban area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are typically regulated under NPDES industrial stormwater permits, which require implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The outfall likely conveys runoff from impervious surfaces such as rooftops, parking lots, and material storage areas. Environmental significance includes potential discharge to local water bodies in the Black Warrior River watershed. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like heavy metals, sediment, and hydrocarbons. Proper management through BMPs such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular inspections is critical to protect water quality. The facility's location in an industrial area of Birmingham underscores the importance of compliance with NPDES permit conditions to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
Birmingham, Alabama, has a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. The facility is located in an industrial area, where runoff may contain metals, sediment, and other pollutants from manufacturing operations. Discharge from this outfall enters local waterways that are part of the Black Warrior River basin, which supports aquatic life and downstream uses. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires industrial facilities to implement pollution prevention measures to protect these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1501 Red Hollow Road, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater runoff from a copper and bronze manufacturing site.
The outfall is subject to the US Clean Water Act and NPDES industrial stormwater permit requirements, including stormwater pollution prevention plans.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like heavy metals and sediment, potentially affecting local water quality. Best management practices are required to mitigate impacts.
The facility operates under NAICS codes 331525 (Copper Foundries) and 331529 (Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries).
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