ALCO MACHINE COMPANY Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

ALCO MACHINE COMPANY operates a stormwater outfall located at 3201 27th Ave North, Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. This facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial activities, including machine shops and metalworking operations, as indicated by its NAICS codes. The outfall is part of the regulated stormwater infrastructure under the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. As a stormwater outfall in an urban industrial catchment, the facility is subject to Phase II MS4 permit requirements for small municipalities, given Birmingham's population size. The outfall likely handles runoff from impervious surfaces and industrial processes, with potential pollutants including metals, oils, and sediments. Compliance with NPDES permits requires monitoring of discharge quality and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to minimize environmental impact. The facility's operational status is active, contributing to stormwater management in the Birmingham metropolitan area. Its location in an industrial zone near the Black Warrior River watershed underscores the importance of controlling runoff to protect local water quality. Proper stormwater management at this outfall helps reduce flooding risks and prevents contamination of downstream water bodies, supporting community and ecological health.

The outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, a major tributary of the Mobile River Basin. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to high stormwater runoff volumes. Industrial catchments like this one can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids into local waterways. Regulatory oversight through the NPDES program aims to mitigate these impacts via stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and regular monitoring.