LES SCHMITT AUTO SALES Stormwater Outfall, Leeds, Alabama | United States

LES SCHMITT AUTO SALES is a stormwater outfall located at 8188 Churchill Ave in Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an auto sales operation, classified under NAICS 423140 for motor vehicle parts manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit system. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from an industrial/commercial site, typical of many Phase II MS4 communities in Alabama. The outfall likely includes best management practices such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or vegetative swales to treat runoff before discharge. Alabama's stormwater regulations require permits for industrial activities, and this facility would need to comply with state and federal standards for water quality. Located in Leeds, a suburb of Birmingham, this outfall contributes to the local stormwater infrastructure that protects water quality in the Cahaba River watershed. Effective management of stormwater from auto sales sites is important to prevent pollutants like oil, grease, and heavy metals from reaching sensitive water bodies. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with stormwater regulations.

The outfall discharges into the Cahaba River watershed, a biologically diverse system in Alabama. Stormwater runoff from auto sales operations can carry pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediment. The facility must comply with NPDES MS4 permits to minimize impacts on water quality, particularly in urbanized areas where impervious surfaces increase runoff volumes.