Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

GULF STATES AUTOMOTIVE, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Cottondale, Alabama, USA

COTTONDALE, Alabama, United States

Overview

GULF STATES AUTOMOTIVE, LLC is an operational stormwater outfall in Cottondale, Alabama, USA. It manages stormwater runoff from an automotive facility under federal and state regulations.

GULF STATES AUTOMOTIVE, LLC operates a stormwater outfall located at 2601 Buttermilk Road in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive industrial site, contributing to local drainage and water quality management in the region. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES permit for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in Alabama places it within the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which enforces stormwater regulations including monitoring and best management practices for industrial sites. The outfall serves an automotive facility, a sector known for potential pollutants such as oils, metals, and sediments in runoff. Proper management of this outfall helps protect downstream water bodies in the Black Warrior River watershed, supporting local water quality and ecosystem health. Compliance with permit conditions is essential for minimizing environmental impact.

Environmental context

The outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Industrial stormwater runoff from automotive facilities can contain pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program requires monitoring and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans to mitigate these impacts.

Frequently asked questions

GULF STATES AUTOMOTIVE, LLC is located at 2601 Buttermilk Road in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA.

It is a stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater runoff from an automotive facility, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

This outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES permit for industrial stormwater discharges, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

Typical pollutants include oils, grease, heavy metals, sediments, and chemicals from vehicle maintenance and operations, which require treatment or best management practices.

The outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, and proper management helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.

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