JIMMY WELLS USED CARS INC Stormwater Outfall, Rainsville, Alabama

JIMMY WELLS USED CARS INC is a stormwater outfall located at 2028 Rainbow Ave in Rainsville, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically classified as a stormwater outfall. It is situated in DeKalb County and serves an industrial catchment area, given its NAICS code 423110 (Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Depending on the municipality's designation, it may be subject to Phase I or Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management plans to control pollutants from urban and industrial runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to discharge stormwater runoff from an industrial site into local waterways. Proper management of stormwater from used car sales and related activities is critical to prevent pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments from entering receiving waters, thereby protecting water quality in the region.

The facility is located in Rainsville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial activities at the site, such as vehicle sales and maintenance, can contribute pollutants like hydrocarbons, metals, and sediments to stormwater discharges. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect local water bodies from impairment.