H N Donahoo Contracting Co Inc Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

H N Donahoo Contracting Co Inc is a stormwater outfall located at 520 1st Avenue North in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The facility is operational and plays a role in managing stormwater runoff in the urban catchment of Birmingham, a city with a mix of industrial and residential areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the NPDES MS4 permit program. As a stormwater outfall in a Phase I or Phase II MS4 area, it is subject to requirements for controlling pollutants in stormwater discharge. The facility's NAICS code 811198 indicates it may be associated with industrial activities, which can influence the characteristics of the stormwater runoff. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for preventing flooding and reducing pollution in receiving waters. In Birmingham, stormwater management is important for protecting local waterways such as the Black Warrior River and Village Creek. The facility contributes to the community's infrastructure for managing runoff from urban and industrial surfaces.

Birmingham is located in the Ridge and Valley region of Alabama, with a humid subtropical climate that brings frequent thunderstorms and occasional hurricanes, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The urban catchment includes industrial areas, which can contribute pollutants such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons to stormwater. The facility's discharge likely enters a local waterbody, and compliance with NPDES permits is essential to protect water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed.