Overview
CONSOLIDATED PIPE AND SUPPLY CO., INC. is an operational stormwater outfall in Bessemer, Alabama, serving an industrial catchment under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
CONSOLIDATED PIPE AND SUPPLY CO., INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 2095 4th Avenue SW in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services), indicating an industrial catchment that generates stormwater runoff requiring regulated discharge. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Depending on the municipality's designation, it may fall under Phase I or Phase II MS4 permit requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to control pollution from industrial activities. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to discharge stormwater into local water bodies. Bessemer's industrial sector contributes to runoff that may contain pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management and treatment of this stormwater are critical to protecting water quality in Jefferson County and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Bessemer, Alabama, is part of the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like CONSOLIDATED PIPE AND SUPPLY CO., INC. can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The facility's location in an urban-industrial area increases the risk of runoff contamination, making compliance with NPDES permit conditions essential for protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2095 4th Avenue SW, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permits, which regulate stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources.
The NAICS code is 332812, which corresponds to Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services, indicating an industrial catchment.
Stormwater management through NPDES permits requires facilities to implement best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutants in runoff, thereby protecting downstream water bodies and ecosystems.
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