BAYLISS MACHINE AND WELDING COMPANY, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

BAYLISS MACHINE AND WELDING COMPANY, LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 2901 8TH ST in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 332710, which corresponds to machine shops and related metalworking activities. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the company's premises, discharging into the local stormwater system. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES permitting for industrial stormwater discharges. Facilities like this are typically required to implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and obtain coverage under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. As a machine shop, the facility's stormwater may contain pollutants such as metals, oils, and grease. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to protect receiving waters in the Birmingham area, which ultimately drain into the Black Warrior River watershed. Compliance with permit conditions and best management practices helps minimize environmental impact and supports local water quality goals.

The facility is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from machine shops can introduce pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and grease into local waterways. The area's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program requires monitoring and pollution prevention measures to protect water quality in receiving streams.