Brownlee-Morrow Engineering Co Inc Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

Brownlee-Morrow Engineering Co Inc is a stormwater outfall facility located at 7450 Cahaba Valley Rd in Birmingham, Alabama, within Shelby County. The facility is operational and manages stormwater discharge from an industrial catchment, with NAICS codes 333413 and 333996 indicating manufacturing activities. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a role in conveying runoff from the site to receiving waters. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees stormwater permitting. The facility's industrial classification suggests it may be subject to industrial stormwater general permits requiring pollution prevention plans and monitoring. Located in the Cahaba River watershed, the outfall discharges to a waterbody that supports aquatic life and recreation. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons from entering local streams. The facility's compliance with permit conditions helps protect water quality in the region.

The facility is situated in the Cahaba River basin, a biologically diverse watershed in Alabama. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and sediments that impair water quality. The outfall's discharge may affect downstream uses including drinking water supply and aquatic habitat. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to control these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.