Overview
AVIS BUDGET CAR RENTAL, LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial/commercial site under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
AVIS BUDGET CAR RENTAL, LLC manages a stormwater outfall located at 7601 Robert Cardinal Rd in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving a commercial/industrial site, discharging into the local drainage system. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) framework. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and must comply with the Clean Water Act. Stormwater outfalls like this one are designed to convey runoff from impervious surfaces, and their discharge quality is managed through best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or vegetative swales. The site's location in Tuscaloosa, a city with a humid subtropical climate, means it experiences significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. This outfall contributes to the overall stormwater management system in Tuscaloosa County, helping to mitigate the impacts of urban runoff on local water bodies. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with permit requirements, which include monitoring for pollutants and implementing pollution prevention measures. Proper management of this outfall supports the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, lies within the Black Warrior River watershed, a region with a humid subtropical climate characterized by heavy rainfall and potential for flooding. Stormwater runoff from commercial and industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals into local waterways. The facility's discharge may affect the Black Warrior River, which is a critical water resource for drinking water, recreation, and aquatic habitat. Regulatory compliance under the NPDES MS4 program aims to minimize these impacts through stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 7601 Robert Cardinal Rd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401, USA.
This outfall is regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under the Clean Water Act.
A stormwater outfall conveys runoff from impervious surfaces (e.g., parking lots, roofs) to a receiving water body or drainage system, helping to manage flooding and control pollution through best management practices.
Alabama's stormwater management follows the NPDES MS4 permitting program, which requires operators to develop stormwater pollution prevention plans, implement best management practices, and monitor discharge quality to protect water resources.
Common pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, nutrients, and litter. These are managed through structural controls like sediment basins and non-structural practices such as regular sweeping and spill prevention.
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