Overview
M & J Auto Parts - Attalla is a stormwater outfall in Attalla, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from an industrial site, operating under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
M & J Auto Parts - Attalla is a stormwater outfall located at 1560 9th St. SW in Attalla, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial auto parts site, operating within the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 program. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, requiring compliance with Clean Water Act standards to minimize pollution. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of Alabama's environmental regulations, which implement federal NPDES requirements for industrial stormwater discharges. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for controlling runoff from impervious surfaces, reducing the risk of flooding and pollutant transport. The site's location in Etowah County places it within a region with mixed urban and industrial land use, influencing the composition of stormwater runoff. Environmental significance includes the potential impact on receiving water bodies in the Attalla area. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites helps protect local water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with discharge permits, contributing to broader community and environmental health goals.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Attalla, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, potentially impacting local water quality. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent flooding and erosion. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to mitigate these impacts through NPDES permits.
Frequently asked questions
M & J Auto Parts - Attalla is located at 1560 9th St. SW in Attalla, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial auto parts site, discharging collected stormwater into local waterways under NPDES MS4 regulations.
Stormwater outfalls in the US are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems and industrial sites.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and sediments, which may degrade water quality and harm aquatic ecosystems if not properly managed.
Alabama's humid subtropical climate and frequent rainfall make stormwater management crucial to prevent flooding, erosion, and pollution of water bodies like the Coosa River.
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