GLASGOW TRUCKING Stormwater Outfall, Vernon, Alabama | United States

GLASGOW TRUCKING is a stormwater outfall located at 8680 HWY 18 WEST in Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, likely associated with trucking or industrial activities. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. In the United States, stormwater outfalls are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the United States. For industrial facilities like GLASGOW TRUCKING, stormwater discharges are typically covered under an Industrial General Permit (IGP) or a site-specific permit. The facility's location in Lamar County, Alabama, places it within a region where stormwater management is critical to protect local water quality. The environmental significance of GLASGOW TRUCKING lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial or trucking site. Proper stormwater management helps prevent pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and chemicals from entering nearby water bodies. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit requirements is essential for protecting the ecological health of receiving waters in the area.

The stormwater outfall at GLASGOW TRUCKING discharges into local waterways in Lamar County, Alabama, which are part of the larger Tombigbee River watershed. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff-related pollution. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments, posing risks to aquatic ecosystems. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.