BORBET ALABAMA INC Stormwater Outfall, Auburn, Alabama

BORBET ALABAMA INC operates a stormwater outfall located at 979 West Veterans Boulevard in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial activities, primarily serving sectors such as secondary smelting and alloying of aluminum (NAICS 331314), aluminum foundries (331521, 331523), and motor vehicle parts manufacturing (336390, 336399). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Clean Water Act's industrial stormwater regulations. The facility operates under an NPDES permit that requires compliance with effluent limits and best management practices to control pollutants in stormwater runoff. Given its industrial catchment, the outfall likely handles runoff from manufacturing processes, material storage, and vehicle traffic areas. Typical controls include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring for parameters such as total suspended solids, oil and grease, and metals. The facility's location in Auburn, Alabama, places it within the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES program in the state. Stormwater management at this facility is critical to protecting local water quality in the Tallapoosa River basin, which receives runoff from the Auburn area. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment, posing risks to aquatic ecosystems. Compliance with the NPDES permit ensures that the facility minimizes its environmental footprint and contributes to the broader goal of maintaining healthy watersheds in Lee County. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing commitment to regulatory standards and environmental stewardship.

The facility is located in Auburn, Alabama, within the Tallapoosa River watershed, which drains into the Alabama River system. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff to carry industrial pollutants. The industrial catchment includes metal processing and automotive parts manufacturing, which can contribute heavy metals, oils, and sediments to runoff. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of local streams and to comply with the Clean Water Act's requirements for industrial discharges.