Jerry Spurlock Iron & Metal Company Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Troy, Alabama

Jerry Spurlock Iron & Metal Company Inc. is a stormwater outfall located at 138 Highway 231 North in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 423930 for recyclable material wholesaling. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from a scrap metal recycling yard, which is subject to federal and state stormwater permitting requirements. The facility operates under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. This permit requires implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) with best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. The site's location in a small urban area (Troy) means it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for municipal separate storm sewer systems, which regulate discharges to waters of the U.S. Stormwater management at this facility is critical due to the potential for metals and other contaminants from scrap processing to enter local waterways. The outfall discharges into the Pike County watershed, which ultimately drains to the Conecuh River basin. Proper operation helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats from industrial runoff impacts.

The facility is located in the coastal plain of Alabama, a region with high rainfall and sandy soils that can facilitate rapid runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from scrap metal recycling operations pose risks of heavy metal contamination (e.g., lead, copper, zinc) to receiving waters. The outfall likely drains to a tributary of the Conecuh River, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent pollutant loading that could impair water quality and violate state water quality standards.