Overview
COUNSELMAN AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING - BIRMINGHAM is a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from an automotive recycling facility under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
COUNSELMAN AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING - BIRMINGHAM is a stormwater outfall located at 1849 Ruffner Road in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility is part of the industrial stormwater sector, handling runoff from automotive recycling operations. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit requirements. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. Automotive recycling facilities are classified under Sector N (Scrap Recycling and Waste Recycling Facilities) and must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to control pollutants. The outfall likely serves an industrial catchment area, with potential pollutants including oil, grease, metals, and other automotive fluids. Located in Birmingham, a major industrial hub in Alabama, this outfall contributes to the management of stormwater in an urban-industrial setting. Proper operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed. Compliance with NPDES permits and regular monitoring are essential to minimize environmental impact and support community water resources.
Environmental context
Birmingham, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management critical. The facility's discharge enters the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a drinking water source. Industrial stormwater from automotive recycling can carry pollutants like heavy metals and hydrocarbons, posing risks to water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to mitigate these impacts through permit limits and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1849 Ruffner Road, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35210-3903, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an automotive recycling facility, regulated under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program.
The outfall is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges, including Sector N (Scrap Recycling) regulations.
Common pollutants include oil, grease, heavy metals (e.g., lead, copper), and other automotive fluids, which are controlled through stormwater pollution prevention plans.
Proper management of stormwater discharges helps protect the Black Warrior River watershed from industrial pollutants, supporting aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
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