GREDE II, LLC - BREWTON Stormwater Outfall, Brewton, Alabama

GREDE II, LLC - BREWTON is a stormwater outfall located at 210 Ann Avenue in Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment, primarily associated with iron foundries (NAICS 331511). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local water bodies, playing a key role in managing stormwater quality and quantity in the area. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permitting framework. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are typically subject to NPDES industrial stormwater permits, which require compliance with effluent limits and best management practices to control pollutants. The regulatory context in Alabama is enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which oversees NPDES permits and ensures adherence to the Clean Water Act. Environmental significance of this outfall lies in its discharge to local waterways in the Escambia County region. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, sediments, and chemicals, making proper management critical for protecting water quality. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits helps mitigate impacts on downstream ecosystems and community water resources.

The stormwater outfall discharges into local water bodies in Escambia County, Alabama, which are part of the larger Gulf of Mexico watershed. Industrial catchments, such as those associated with iron foundries, can contribute pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and sediments to stormwater runoff. Effective management under the NPDES MS4 program is essential to prevent degradation of receiving waters and protect aquatic habitats.