Bernard's Body Shop, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Camden, Alabama

Bernard's Body Shop, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 2027 Camden Bypass in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically as an outfall point for industrial stormwater discharges. It is associated with NAICS codes 423140 (Motor Vehicle Parts, Used) and 811122 (Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance), indicating a mix of used parts sales and auto body work. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES permitting program for industrial stormwater discharges. Facilities in the automotive repair and parts sectors are typically required to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and obtain coverage under an industrial general permit. The outfall likely discharges stormwater from the site's impervious surfaces, parking areas, and work zones. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to carry pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and solvents from automotive activities into local waterways. Camden is located near the Alabama River, and stormwater runoff from industrial sites can impact water quality. Proper management of stormwater at this facility helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and comply with regulatory requirements.

Camden, Alabama, is situated in the Black Belt region near the Alabama River. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities like Bernard's Body Shop can carry pollutants such as oil, grease, metals, and sediment into nearby water bodies. The area's clay soils and rolling terrain can increase runoff volumes during heavy rains. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES program aims to control these discharges through best management practices and monitoring.