Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

CECIL GIBSON SALVAGE YARD Stormwater Outfall, Brent, Alabama | USA

BRENT, Alabama, United States

Overview

CECIL GIBSON SALVAGE YARD is a stormwater outfall in Brent, Alabama, USA. It operates under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for industrial stormwater discharge.

CECIL GIBSON SALVAGE YARD is a stormwater outfall located at 81 Hill Top Drive in Brent, Bibb County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 423140 for motor vehicle parts recycling, indicating an industrial catchment with potential stormwater runoff concerns. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework. Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's location in central Alabama places it within a region with significant rainfall, increasing the importance of proper stormwater management. Discharges from salvage yards can contain metals, oils, and other contaminants, making regulatory compliance critical for protecting local water quality.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Bibb County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and average annual rainfall exceeding 50 inches. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like salvage yards can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment to nearby water bodies. The Cahaba River, a biologically diverse river system, flows through the region, highlighting the need for effective stormwater controls to prevent ecological degradation.

Frequently asked questions

CECIL GIBSON SALVAGE YARD is located at 81 Hill Top Drive, Brent, Bibb County, Alabama 35034-3453, United States.

It is a stormwater outfall associated with a salvage yard, classified under NAICS 423140 for motor vehicle parts recycling.

As a US industrial stormwater outfall, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 program, likely requiring a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

Typical pollutants include heavy metals (lead, copper, zinc), oil and grease, solvents, and sediment from vehicle dismantling and storage areas.

Best management practices such as containment, filtration, and regular inspections help prevent pollutants from entering waterways like the Cahaba River, supporting aquatic ecosystems and public health.

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