B & D Industrial & Mining Services, Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Jasper, Alabama

B & D Industrial & Mining Services, Inc. is a stormwater outfall facility located at 200 18th Avenue SW in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves industrial and mining sectors, as indicated by its NAICS codes 333131 (Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) and 333319 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial activities, contributing to local water quality management. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees NPDES permitting. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are typically required to implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in runoff, and may be subject to monitoring and reporting requirements. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater from industrial and mining operations in the Jasper area. Proper stormwater management helps prevent pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and chemicals from entering local waterways, protecting water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits is crucial for minimizing environmental impact and supporting community water resources.

The facility is located in Walker County, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and water pollution. Industrial and mining activities in the area can contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons to runoff. Effective stormwater control measures are essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.