BESSIE TRANSLOAD, LLC Stormwater Outfall in Adamsville, Alabama

BESSIE TRANSLOAD, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 5100 Flat Top Road in Adamsville, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 488210, which covers support activities for rail transportation. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial site, likely involving transloading operations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES permit program, including Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) for industrial stormwater. The facility's stormwater management practices must comply with effluent limitations and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. Located in the Black Warrior River watershed, the outfall discharges to local waterways that eventually flow to the Gulf of Mexico. Proper stormwater management at this facility is important to prevent pollutants such as sediment, oil, and chemicals from entering nearby streams. The facility's compliance with its stormwater permit helps protect aquatic habitats and downstream water resources.

The facility is situated in the Black Warrior River basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for communities in central Alabama. Industrial stormwater discharges from sites like this can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment. The US EPA's NPDES program requires facilities to implement best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollution and monitor discharge quality. Local water bodies may be impaired due to urban and industrial runoff, making stormwater regulation critical for environmental protection.