AMSTED RAIL COMPANY Stormwater Outfall, Bessemer, Alabama

AMSTED RAIL COMPANY is a stormwater outfall located at 2100 Griffin Wheel Dr in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. The facility manages industrial stormwater discharges from operations classified under NAICS codes 314999, 331513, and 336510, which include steel foundries and railroad equipment manufacturing. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires stormwater discharges from industrial sites to obtain permit coverage and implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollution. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Typical BMPs for such facilities include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular site inspections to minimize pollutant runoff. Located in an urban-industrial area of Bessemer, the outfall discharges into local waterways that may ultimately flow into the Black Warrior River watershed. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater from heavy industrial operations, helping to prevent contaminants like metals, oils, and sediments from reaching receiving waters. Compliance with permit conditions is critical to protecting water quality in the region.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Bessemer, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. The receiving water bodies may be impaired due to urban and industrial runoff, making proper stormwater management essential. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and ADEM ensures that the facility implements controls to minimize environmental impact.