EQUIPMENT FABRICATORS INC Stormwater Outfall, Pell City, Alabama

EQUIPMENT FABRICATORS INC is a stormwater outfall located at 402 Industrial Park Dr in Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point sources regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). In the United States, stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated under the EPA's NPDES Stormwater Program, which requires facilities to obtain permit coverage and implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs). The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which administers the NPDES program in the state. Typical controls include best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutants in runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial area in Pell City. Proper management helps protect local water bodies from pollutants such as sediment, metals, and chemicals associated with metal fabrication. Compliance with permit conditions ensures that discharges do not impair the quality of receiving waters, supporting the goals of the Clean Water Act.

The facility is located in St. Clair County, Alabama, within the Coosa River basin. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and water quality degradation. Industrial stormwater discharges from metal fabrication facilities can contain pollutants like heavy metals and oils, which require treatment or controls to meet water quality standards. The outfall likely discharges to a local waterway that eventually flows into the Coosa River, a major tributary of the Alabama River system.