Overview
BFI Waste Services, LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Cleveland, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial waste facility under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
BFI Waste Services, LLC operates a stormwater outfall located at 37807 Highway 79 South in Cleveland, Blount County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial waste services site, contributing to local drainage and flood control in the region. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for conveying runoff from industrial and urban areas to receiving waters, and they must comply with discharge monitoring and pollution prevention standards. The facility's location in Alabama places it within a region with significant rainfall and potential for runoff-related water quality impacts. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites helps protect downstream water bodies from pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and chemicals, supporting local ecosystem health and regulatory compliance.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Blount County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and frequent rainfall, which increases the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial sites like this one can contribute pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals to nearby waterways. Regulatory oversight under the EPA NPDES MS4 program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and discharge monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 37807 Highway 79 South in Cleveland, Blount County, Alabama, United States.
BFI Waste Services, LLC operates a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial waste services facility, helping to control stormwater discharge in compliance with environmental regulations.
The facility is listed as operational, indicating it is actively managing stormwater runoff from the site.
Stormwater outfalls in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Water Act, specifically through the EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems and industrial sites.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollution from runoff, protecting local waterways from contaminants like sediments and chemicals, which is especially important in Alabama's rainy climate to maintain water quality and ecosystem health.
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