J B HALL GARAGE Stormwater Outfall in Buhl, Alabama | United States

J B HALL GARAGE is a stormwater outfall located at 16042 MCALLISTER ROAD in Buhl, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically classified as a stormwater outfall. It serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes urban and potentially industrial catchments typical of the region. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Depending on the municipality's size, it may be subject to Phase I or Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's NAICS code 423140 indicates a connection to motor vehicle parts distribution, suggesting the outfall may serve an industrial or commercial area. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in conveying stormwater to local water bodies. In Alabama, stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals, potentially impacting water quality in streams and rivers. Proper management and monitoring of this outfall are essential to minimize ecological harm and comply with regulatory standards, supporting the broader goal of protecting aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The outfall is located in Buhl, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas in Tuscaloosa County can introduce pollutants like sediment, oil, and heavy metals into local waterways. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events, making stormwater management critical for protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.