DIVERSIFIED FABRICATING INC Stormwater Outfall, Oneonta, Alabama | USA

DIVERSIFIED FABRICATING INC is a stormwater outfall located at 175 Commerce Drive in Oneonta, Blount County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 332313 (plate work manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates point source discharges to surface waters. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements, as it discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment. The outfall likely includes best management practices such as sediment basins or oil-water separators to control pollutants. In Alabama, stormwater permits are administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which enforces effluent limits and monitoring requirements. This outfall contributes to managing runoff from an industrial area in Oneonta, a city in the Appalachian foothills. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect local water bodies, such as the nearby Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River, from sediment and industrial pollutants. The facility's compliance with its permit ensures minimal environmental impact on downstream ecosystems.

The outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in Oneonta, Alabama, which is part of the Black Warrior River watershed. Industrial stormwater can contain pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and sediment. The facility's location in Blount County, with its hilly terrain and clay soils, increases runoff potential. Compliance with NPDES permit limits is essential to prevent degradation of receiving waters, which support aquatic life and recreational uses.