Overview
BAILEYS AUTO SALVAGE & USED CARS is a stormwater outfall in Leighton, Alabama, USA. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for industrial stormwater discharges.
BAILEYS AUTO SALVAGE & USED CARS is a stormwater outfall located at 5830 Lagrange Road in Leighton, Colbert County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically as an industrial outfall associated with an auto salvage and used car operation. As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, this facility is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act, requiring facilities to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and obtain coverage under a general permit or individual permit. The facility's location in a rural area of Colbert County suggests potential runoff concerns related to automotive fluids and debris. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to discharge stormwater runoff containing pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment into nearby water bodies. Proper management of stormwater at this site is essential to protect local water quality and comply with regulatory requirements under the NPDES program.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Leighton, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from auto salvage yards can contain pollutants like oil, grease, metals, and battery acids, which may impair water quality if not properly managed. The site's proximity to local streams and the Tennessee River underscores the need for effective stormwater controls to prevent contamination of these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
BAILEYS AUTO SALVAGE & USED CARS is located at 5830 Lagrange Road, Leighton, Colbert County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall associated with an auto salvage and used car operation, regulated under the US EPA NPDES program for industrial stormwater discharges.
Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one typically require coverage under an NPDES general permit for stormwater discharges, which mandates a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and monitoring.
Common pollutants include oil, grease, heavy metals (lead, cadmium), battery acids, and sediment, which can harm aquatic life and water quality.
The Clean Water Act requires NPDES permits for point source discharges, including stormwater from industrial activities. Facilities must implement best management practices to minimize pollution.
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