BIRMINGHAM HIDE AND TALLOW Stormwater Outfall, Montgomery, Alabama

BIRMINGHAM HIDE AND TALLOW is a stormwater outfall located at 3353 BIRMINGHAM HWY. in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 311613, which corresponds to rendering and meat byproduct processing. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial catchment area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The facility's location in Montgomery places it within an urban-industrial context, where stormwater runoff may carry pollutants from industrial activities. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to receiving waters. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential to discharge to nearby water bodies, which may be impaired or sensitive. Proper management and treatment of stormwater help protect local water quality and aquatic ecosystems.

The facility is located in Montgomery, Alabama, within the Alabama River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from rendering facilities can contain pollutants such as organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on downstream water quality, particularly if the receiving water body is impaired or used for drinking water supply. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.