BTI Real Estate LLC Stormwater Outfall in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

BTI Real Estate LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1547 51st Ave in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves the Tuscaloosa area, managing stormwater runoff from local industrial and commercial zones. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into receiving waters, playing a key role in flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Tuscaloosa is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges. The facility's NAICS code 488490 (Other Support Activities for Road Transportation) suggests its catchment includes transportation-related infrastructure. Environmental significance lies in its contribution to managing urban runoff in the Black Warrior River watershed. Proper operation helps mitigate flooding and reduces transport of sediments, nutrients, and pollutants to local water bodies. The facility supports community resilience and water quality in a region prone to heavy rainfall and flooding events.

Tuscaloosa is located in the Black Warrior River watershed, which drains into the Mobile River Basin and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with high annual rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. Urban and industrial runoff from areas like 51st Ave can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, necessitating effective stormwater treatment and outfall management to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water supplies.