Overview
CLAYTON AND KELLEY AUTO PARTS is a stormwater outfall in Centre, Alabama, USA. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework for stormwater discharges.
CLAYTON AND KELLEY AUTO PARTS is a stormwater outfall located at 2240 Old Highway 411 in Centre, Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically as an outfall associated with an auto parts facility. It is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permitting program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial and commercial sites. As a stormwater outfall, the facility manages runoff from the auto parts site, which may contain pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments typical of automotive operations. The regulatory framework requires compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to minimize environmental impact. The facility's location in a small urban area in Alabama means it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for smaller municipalities. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water quality in Cherokee County. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry contaminants into nearby streams and rivers, impacting aquatic ecosystems. Proper management of this outfall is essential to protect receiving waters and comply with the Clean Water Act. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate pollution risks.
Environmental context
The stormwater outfall at CLAYTON AND KELLEY AUTO PARTS discharges into local waterways in Cherokee County, Alabama. The area's hydrology is influenced by the Coosa River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life. Industrial stormwater runoff from auto parts facilities can introduce hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and suspended solids, posing risks to water quality. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires controls to reduce pollutant loads. Compliance with stormwater regulations is critical to prevent degradation of receiving waters and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 2240 Old Highway 411 in Centre, Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from the auto parts facility, discharging it into local waterways under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program.
Common pollutants include oil, grease, heavy metals, sediments, and chemicals from automotive operations, which are controlled through stormwater pollution prevention plans.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act via the NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from industrial facilities.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollutant loads entering streams and rivers, protecting aquatic habitats and drinking water sources in the Coosa River basin.
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