FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC Stormwater Outfall, Springville, Alabama | United States

FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC is a stormwater outfall located at 5398 U.S. HWY. 11 in Springville, Saint Clair County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 336212, which corresponds to Truck Trailer Manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial catchment area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility's location in Alabama subjects it to state-level implementation of federal stormwater regulations. Environmental significance of this stormwater outfall lies in its potential to discharge runoff containing pollutants typical of industrial manufacturing, such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management and treatment of stormwater are essential to protect local water quality in receiving waters, which may include streams and rivers in the Saint Clair County area.

The stormwater outfall at FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC discharges into local waterways in Saint Clair County, Alabama. The region's climate includes significant rainfall, which can increase runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Industrial catchments like this one may contribute contaminants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. Compliance with NPDES permit requirements is critical to minimize impacts on downstream water bodies.