CRB BIRMINGHAM Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

CRB BIRMINGHAM is a stormwater outfall facility located at 6076 Southern Industrial Drive in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. It serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment area, with NAICS codes 314999 and 326199 indicating manufacturing activities. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. As a stormwater outfall, CRB BIRMINGHAM is part of a network designed to manage runoff from impervious surfaces in urban and industrial areas. The facility's discharge may be subject to local and federal water quality standards, particularly under the Clean Water Act. In Alabama, stormwater permits are administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which enforces requirements for monitoring and controlling pollutants in stormwater discharges. The environmental significance of CRB BIRMINGHAM lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial area, which can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and chemicals. Proper operation and maintenance of the outfall help protect downstream water bodies, including those in the Black Warrior River watershed, from degradation. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical for minimizing the impact of urban runoff on local water quality.

CRB BIRMINGHAM discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in Birmingham, Alabama, which is part of the Black Warrior River watershed. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff-related pollution. Industrial activities in the catchment may contribute pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments, making proper stormwater management essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.