KRETZSCHMAR MOTORS, INC. Stormwater Outfall in Hanceville, Alabama

KRETZSCHMAR MOTORS, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 24301 HWY 91 in Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from a site classified under NAICS 423140 (Motor Vehicle Parts Used). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites like this are regulated under the Clean Water Act, requiring compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The site's NAICS code indicates it is part of the automotive parts distribution sector, which typically involves impervious surfaces and potential contaminants such as oil, grease, and heavy metals. Located in Hanceville, Alabama, the outfall contributes to local stormwater management in a region with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by frequent rainfall. Proper management of this outfall is important to protect downstream water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed. The facility's role is to mitigate the impact of urban runoff from industrial activities on local ecosystems.

The facility discharges stormwater in the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply. Urban and industrial runoff from sites like KRETZSCHMAR MOTORS can introduce pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals, potentially impairing water quality. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit requirements is critical to minimizing environmental impact in this ecologically sensitive region.