Overview
COMPLETE AUTO RECYCLERS, INC. operates a stormwater outfall in Gurley, Alabama, managing runoff from an automotive recycling facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
COMPLETE AUTO RECYCLERS, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 521 Brock Road in Gurley, Madison County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and handles stormwater discharge from an automotive recycling site, classified under NAICS 423140 for motor vehicle parts and supplies. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Clean Water Act's MS4 program for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility operates within the regulatory context of Phase II NPDES MS4 permits, which require stormwater management plans to control pollution from industrial activities. Automotive recycling facilities typically generate runoff containing oils, metals, and other contaminants, necessitating best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring. The site's location in Gurley, a small town in northern Alabama, places it within the Tennessee River watershed, which is subject to state water quality standards. Environmental significance stems from the facility's role in managing stormwater from a potentially high-risk industrial sector. Proper treatment and containment of runoff are critical to prevent contamination of local waterways, including nearby streams that feed into the Tennessee River. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water users. Regular inspections and maintenance of stormwater controls are essential to minimize the impact of pollutants from the recycling operations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Gurley, Alabama, within the Tennessee River basin, a region characterized by humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall events. Stormwater runoff from automotive recycling operations can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments. The site's proximity to surface waters necessitates robust stormwater management to prevent degradation of water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program ensures that the facility implements appropriate controls to mitigate environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 521 Brock Road, Gurley, Madison County, Alabama, United States.
It operates a stormwater outfall managing runoff from an automotive recycling facility, subject to NPDES MS4 regulations.
The NAICS code is 423140, which corresponds to motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers.
The facility operates under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which requires stormwater management plans and best management practices to control pollution from industrial activities.
Automotive recycling can generate runoff containing oils, metals, and other pollutants. Proper stormwater management prevents contamination of local waterways and protects aquatic ecosystems.
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