Overview
C & J Automotive Repair is a stormwater outfall in Prichard, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharges.
C & J Automotive Repair is a stormwater outfall located at 608 Craft Highway in Prichard, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in the region, handling runoff from an automotive repair site. As a stormwater outfall, this facility is subject to the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers these permits. The facility's NAICS code 423140 indicates it is associated with motor vehicle parts manufacturing, which may influence the types of pollutants in the stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges stormwater from the automotive repair facility, which may contain pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments. Proper management of stormwater outfalls is critical to protect local water quality, especially in urban areas like Prichard, where runoff can impact nearby water bodies.
Environmental context
The stormwater outfall is located in Prichard, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed. This region is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. The outfall may discharge into local waterways that eventually reach Mobile Bay, an ecologically important estuary. Urban and industrial runoff from automotive repair facilities can introduce pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediments, posing risks to aquatic life and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
C & J Automotive Repair is located at 608 Craft Highway in Prichard, Mobile County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the automotive repair site.
This outfall is regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Stormwater runoff from automotive repair facilities can contain oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments, which are common pollutants in industrial stormwater.
Stormwater management through outfalls and treatment systems helps control the discharge of pollutants, reducing impacts on local waterways and ecosystems like Mobile Bay.
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