MATTER MOORE RECYCLING, LLC Stormwater Outfall in Bessemer, Alabama

MATTER MOORE RECYCLING, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 129 4th Street North in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial recycling operation, discharging into local waterways. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point sources regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. The facility operates under the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely requires a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater, with monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. Located in an urban-industrial area of Bessemer, the outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent contamination from heavy metals, sediments, and other pollutants associated with recycling operations. The facility's compliance with permit conditions helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

The outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Industrial stormwater runoff from recycling facilities can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Effective management under the NPDES program is essential to minimize impacts on water quality and ecosystem health in this urbanized area.