IKG/BORDEN (IKG INDUSTRIES) Stormwater Outfall, Leeds, Alabama

IKG/BORDEN (IKG INDUSTRIES) is a stormwater outfall located at 549 Dunnavant Road in Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 332323 (Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point sources regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through NPDES permits for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely requires compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in stormwater runoff from the industrial site. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial areas, helping to prevent flooding and reduce the transport of pollutants to nearby water bodies. The facility's location in Leeds, within the Cahaba River watershed, underscores its environmental significance, as stormwater discharges can impact local water quality and aquatic habitats.

The facility is located in the Cahaba River watershed, a region known for its high aquatic biodiversity. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, which may affect water quality in receiving streams. The outfall's discharge is subject to NPDES permit conditions that require monitoring and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to mitigate environmental impacts.