JOE HUDSON'TS COLLISION CENTER Stormwater Outfall, Prattville, Alabama

JOE HUDSON'TS COLLISION CENTER is a stormwater outfall located at 2158 Cobbs Ford Road in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive collision repair center, classified under NAICS code 811121. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into the local drainage system, contributing to the area's stormwater management infrastructure. In the United States, stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act, typically through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) in urbanized areas like Prattville require permits to control pollution from stormwater discharges. This outfall likely operates under a general permit for industrial stormwater discharges, with requirements for best management practices to reduce pollutants. The facility is located in central Alabama, a region with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall throughout the year. Proper stormwater management is essential to prevent flooding and protect water quality in receiving waters. The outfall's discharge may ultimately reach the Alabama River basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities.

The stormwater outfall from JOE HUDSON'TS COLLISION CENTER discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Alabama River basin. This region experiences heavy rainfall, especially during summer thunderstorms and hurricane season, increasing the risk of runoff-related pollution. Automotive repair facilities can contribute pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment to stormwater. Effective management through structural controls and pollution prevention practices is critical to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.