GREDE II - BESSEMER Stormwater Outfall, Bessemer, Alabama | Industrial Runoff Management

GREDE II - BESSEMER is a stormwater outfall located at 2217 Carolina Avenue in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. The facility is operational and falls under the industrial sector, with NAICS code 331511 (Iron Foundries). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial activities, which is regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is subject to requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in runoff. Located in an industrial area of Bessemer, the outfall discharges into local waterways that may ultimately flow into the Black Warrior River basin. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites like this is critical to protect water quality in the region, particularly given the potential for heavy metals and other contaminants from foundry operations.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Bessemer, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from iron foundries can contain pollutants such as heavy metals (e.g., lead, zinc), suspended solids, and oils. The outfall's discharge may affect local streams and rivers, which are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions, including monitoring and implementation of BMPs, is essential to minimize environmental impact.