BL FABRICATORS, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Scottsboro, Alabama

BL FABRICATORS, INC. is a stormwater outfall facility located at 335 Harbour Dr., Scottsboro, Alabama, in the United States. The facility is operational and falls under the industrial sector, classified under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial catchment area in Jackson County. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated through NPDES permits, which require compliance with effluent limitations and monitoring requirements. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including MS4 permits for municipal separate storm sewer systems. Stormwater outfalls like BL FABRICATORS, INC. play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites to prevent pollution of receiving waters. The facility's discharge may impact local water bodies in the Tennessee River basin, which is ecologically significant. Proper stormwater management helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.

The facility is located in Scottsboro, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. Industrial catchments like this one can contribute pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments to stormwater runoff. The facility's discharge may affect local streams and the Tennessee River, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is essential to minimize environmental impact.