BARRY'S U PULL IT AUTO PARTS, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Theodore, Alabama

BARRY'S U PULL IT AUTO PARTS, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 5385 Barry Drive in Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive parts recycling operation, classified under NAICS 423140. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires stormwater discharges from industrial sites to be covered by an NPDES permit. The outfall likely conveys runoff from the auto parts yard, which may contain pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment. Typical best management practices (BMPs) for such facilities include spill prevention, sediment controls, and regular inspections to minimize environmental impact. The outfall discharges into local waterways in the Mobile Bay watershed, a region known for its ecological significance. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps protect water quality in receiving streams and ultimately Mobile Bay. Compliance with the NPDES permit ensures that the facility's stormwater discharges meet applicable water quality standards.

The facility is located in Theodore, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed. Mobile Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for fisheries and recreation. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like auto parts recyclers can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment, which may impair water quality. The region experiences a subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of local streams and the bay.