Overview
DEALERS AUTOMOBILE AUCTION OF HUNTSVILLE, LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Athens, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial/commercial site under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
DEALERS AUTOMOBILE AUCTION OF HUNTSVILLE, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 26125 Highway 72 East in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automobile auction site, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 program. As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, the facility is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities and industrial stormwater permitting. The site's catchment is primarily commercial/industrial, typical for auto auction facilities, with runoff potentially containing pollutants such as oil, grease, and sediment. The facility's operational status indicates active management of stormwater discharges. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its location within the Tennessee River watershed. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water quality by controlling runoff volume and pollutant loads. The facility contributes to community flood prevention and groundwater recharge in the Athens area.
Environmental context
The facility discharges into the Tennessee River basin, a major waterway in the southeastern US. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to high runoff volumes. Urban and industrial land use in the catchment increases the risk of pollutant loading, including hydrocarbons and heavy metals from vehicle-related activities. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 26125 Highway 72 East in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an automobile auction site, regulated under the US Clean Water Act.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding, prevents erosion, and filters pollutants before they reach water bodies like the Tennessee River.
Common pollutants include oil, grease, sediment, and heavy metals from vehicles, which are controlled through best management practices (BMPs).
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