Overview
Diamond Rubber Products Co Inc operates a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial facilities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Diamond Rubber Products Co Inc is a stormwater outfall located at 4000 50th St SW in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations, classified under NAICS codes 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing) and 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing). As an operational stormwater outfall, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit requirements, which govern discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems in urbanized areas like Birmingham. The facility operates within Alabama's regulatory framework, where the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Stormwater outfalls at industrial sites must comply with sector-specific effluent guidelines and implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The outfall likely serves an industrial catchment area, with potential contaminants including rubber compounds, oils, and heavy metals from manufacturing processes. Environmental significance lies in its discharge to local water bodies, which may include tributaries of the Black Warrior River or the Cahaba River system. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps protect water quality in Birmingham's urban watershed, reducing impacts from industrial runoff on aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities. Compliance with NPDES permits ensures monitoring and mitigation of pollutant loads.
Environmental context
Birmingham, Alabama, has a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The facility's industrial catchment area (rubber and gasket manufacturing) poses risks of pollutant discharge, including suspended solids, hydrocarbons, and metals. Local water bodies may be impaired by urban and industrial runoff, making stormwater management critical for meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements under the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 4000 50th St SW in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial operations, specifically rubber product and gasket manufacturing.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, administered in Alabama by ADEM.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like oils, heavy metals, and suspended solids, potentially impairing local water bodies and requiring BMPs to mitigate impacts.
Birmingham's MS4 program requires industrial facilities to obtain NPDES permits, implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), and monitor discharges to protect water quality.
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