Overview
GUZZLER STORE - BIRMINGHAM is a stormwater outfall in Leeds, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial facilities under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program.
GUZZLER STORE - BIRMINGHAM is a stormwater outfall located at 1370 Borden Avenue in Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama. It serves industrial facilities with NAICS codes 326212 (Tire Manufacturing), 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), and 811198 (All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance). The outfall is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management's NPDES MS4 permit program. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges runoff from industrial operations into local waterways. The site is subject to stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) requirements and may require monitoring for pollutants such as sediment, oil and grease, and heavy metals. The outfall's location in an urbanized area of Jefferson County places it under Phase II MS4 regulations, which mandate best management practices to reduce stormwater pollution. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Cahaba River watershed. The Cahaba River is known for its high aquatic biodiversity, and stormwater discharges from industrial sites can contribute to water quality degradation. Proper management of this outfall helps protect local water resources and comply with federal and state water quality standards.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges into the Cahaba River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a drinking water source for the Birmingham region. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment, posing risks to water quality. The site's proximity to urban and industrial areas increases the potential for non-point source pollution, requiring effective stormwater management practices under the NPDES MS4 program.
Frequently asked questions
GUZZLER STORE - BIRMINGHAM is located at 1370 Borden Avenue in Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges industrial runoff from facilities including tire manufacturing, motor vehicle body manufacturing, and automotive repair. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program.
The outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Common pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals (e.g., lead, copper, zinc), nutrients, and chemicals from industrial processes. Facilities must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to control these pollutants.
Stormwater management uses best management practices (BMPs) like detention basins, filtration, and erosion controls to reduce pollutant loads. This protects receiving waters such as the Cahaba River, which supports aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water.
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