Overview
CLINT PALMER AUTO PARTS is a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from an auto parts facility under local stormwater regulations.
CLINT PALMER AUTO PARTS is a stormwater outfall located at 1909 Ruffner Road in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure for an auto parts operation, handling runoff from the industrial site. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, particularly the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in an urban industrial area of Birmingham means it manages runoff from impervious surfaces and potential pollutants associated with auto parts storage and handling. The outfall discharges stormwater to local waterways in the Birmingham area, which are part of the larger watershed of the Black Warrior River system. Proper management of stormwater from this facility helps protect water quality in receiving streams and supports compliance with Alabama's water quality standards.
Environmental context
Birmingham, Alabama, has a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, averaging about 55 inches annually. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like auto parts facilities can carry pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment. The outfall discharges to local streams that feed into the Black Warrior River, which is an important water resource for the region. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES program aims to control these discharges to protect aquatic life and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
CLINT PALMER AUTO PARTS stormwater outfall is located at 1909 Ruffner Road in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
This outfall manages stormwater runoff from an auto parts facility, discharging it to local waterways in compliance with NPDES stormwater regulations.
The NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) is a US EPA permit that regulates stormwater discharges from industrial facilities, including auto parts operations, to protect water quality.
Stormwater discharges in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES permits, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Common pollutants include oil and grease, heavy metals (e.g., zinc, copper), sediment, and chemicals from cleaning and maintenance activities.
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