JONES MACHINE AND WELDING CO INC Stormwater Outfall, Oakman, Alabama

JONES MACHINE AND WELDING CO INC is a stormwater outfall located at 309 Plant St, Oakman, Alabama, in Walker County. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 333131 (Machine Shops). As a stormwater outfall, it operates under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities to protect water quality. The facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under a general NPDES permit for industrial stormwater discharges, requiring implementation of best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to minimize pollutant runoff. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, ensuring compliance with state water quality standards. The outfall discharges stormwater from the industrial site, which may contain pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments typical of machine shop operations. Environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial facility in the Black Warrior River watershed. Proper management helps prevent contamination of local waterways, supporting aquatic habitat and downstream water uses. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements contributes to the broader goal of reducing industrial stormwater pollution across the United States.

The outfall is located in the Black Warrior River watershed, a region with significant coal mining and industrial history. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like machine shops can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments, which may impact water quality in receiving streams. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses, including drinking water and recreation.