HARRIS REBAR - BIRMINGHAM Stormwater Outfall, Riverside, Alabama | Industrial Facility

HARRIS REBAR - BIRMINGHAM is a stormwater outfall located at 500 Harris Parkway in Riverside, St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely requires compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and monitoring for pollutants such as total suspended solids, metals, and pH. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on receiving waters in the Coosa River basin. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants from manufacturing operations, necessitating best management practices (BMPs) like sediment basins, oil-water separators, or vegetative buffers. The facility's location in a mixed urban-industrial area underscores the importance of effective stormwater management to protect water quality.

The facility discharges into the Coosa River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water. Industrial stormwater runoff from metal fabrication may contain heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The site is in an area with moderate rainfall, increasing the risk of pollutant transport during storm events. Compliance with NPDES permit limits is critical to prevent degradation of local water bodies.