KENAN TRANSPORT LLC Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

KENAN TRANSPORT LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 2605 28th Street SW in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial transport site, contributing to the local stormwater management network in the Birmingham metropolitan area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Birmingham is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's location in an industrial area of Birmingham means it handles runoff from transport and logistics activities, which may include potential pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals. Proper management of this outfall is important for protecting downstream water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed and complying with local water quality standards.

Birmingham, Alabama, has a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The facility discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water. Industrial runoff from transport facilities can introduce pollutants like hydrocarbons and heavy metals, making stormwater treatment and monitoring critical for maintaining water quality.