BAILEY BRIDGES, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Fort Payne, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

BAILEY BRIDGES, INC. operates a stormwater outfall located at 119 40th Street, NE, Fort Payne, Alabama, within DeKalb County. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES program in the state. Stormwater outfalls like this one are designed to collect and discharge runoff from industrial premises, with permit requirements typically including stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), best management practices (BMPs), and monitoring for pollutants such as total suspended solids, oil and grease, and metals. Located in the Appalachian foothills, Fort Payne experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant seasonal rainfall, making stormwater management critical for local water quality. The facility's discharge likely flows into nearby receiving waters such as Big Wills Creek, which is part of the Tennessee River basin. Proper operation helps prevent erosion, flooding, and contamination of downstream aquatic habitats.

Fort Payne lies in the Appalachian Valley and Ridge region, characterized by karst topography and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into local streams. The facility's discharge may affect Big Wills Creek, a tributary of the Tennessee River, which supports diverse fish and macroinvertebrate communities. Regulatory compliance under the NPDES MSGP is essential to minimize impacts on these water bodies.