Kimbrell Auto Parts and Towing Stormwater Outfall, McCalla, Alabama

Kimbrell Auto Parts and Towing is a stormwater outfall located at 20425 Highway 216 in McCalla, Alabama, within Jefferson County. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically categorized as a stormwater outfall. As part of the United States' regulatory framework, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES MS4 permit, given its location in an urbanized area. The facility's primary role is to manage stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment, which includes auto parts and towing operations. While specific technical specifications such as discharge volume are not detailed, typical stormwater outfalls in this region handle runoff from impervious surfaces and may include best management practices like detention basins or oil-water separators to control pollutants. Environmental significance lies in its discharge to local waterways, which may be impaired due to urban and industrial runoff. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical to minimize impacts on water quality in Jefferson County. The facility contributes to the broader stormwater management infrastructure in McCalla, helping to mitigate flooding and pollution.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in McCalla, Alabama, which may contribute pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals to local waterways. Jefferson County is part of the Black Warrior River watershed, where urban and industrial runoff can impair water quality. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES MS4 program aims to control these discharges through best management practices and permit compliance.