Overview
Birmingham Terminal Railway Fairfield Yard is a stormwater outfall in Fairfield, Alabama, managing runoff from a railway yard under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Birmingham Terminal Railway Fairfield Yard is a stormwater outfall located at 5700 Valley Road in Fairfield, Alabama, within Jefferson County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a railway yard, serving the transportation sector with NAICS codes 482112 and 488210. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Stormwater outfalls like this one are designed to collect and discharge runoff from impervious surfaces such as rail yards, parking lots, and buildings. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the United States. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including MS4 permits for industrial and municipal stormwater discharges. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water quality. Runoff from railway yards can contain pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management and treatment of stormwater are essential to protect nearby water bodies, including the Black Warrior River watershed. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
Fairfield, Alabama, is located in the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for the region. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas like railway yards can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment into local waterways. The facility's discharge is subject to NPDES MS4 permit conditions aimed at controlling these pollutants to protect water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5700 Valley Road in Fairfield, Alabama, within Jefferson County, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges runoff from the Birmingham Terminal Railway Fairfield Yard, a railway facility.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources to protect water quality.
Common pollutants include heavy metals, oils, grease, and sediments from railway operations and impervious surfaces.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollutant loads to local waterways, protecting aquatic ecosystems and ensuring safe drinking water supplies.
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