Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

MAYCO MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, United States

Overview

MAYCO MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE INDUSTRIAL DRIVE is a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, serving an industrial catchment under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.

MAYCO MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE INDUSTRIAL DRIVE is a stormwater outfall located at 204 Industrial Dr in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial warehouse site, classified under NAICS code 493110 for general warehousing and storage. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements. Birmingham is part of a Phase I MS4 area due to its population size, meaning the municipal separate storm sewer system must implement a comprehensive stormwater management program to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment, which may contain pollutants typical of warehousing operations such as sediment, oil and grease, or heavy metals. Effective stormwater management at this site helps protect local water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed, supporting both ecological health and downstream water uses.

Environmental context

Birmingham, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms and an average annual rainfall of about 55 inches, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, which is a major tributary of the Mobile River Basin. Industrial catchments like this one can contribute pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons, making stormwater treatment and best management practices critical for protecting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The stormwater outfall is located at 204 Industrial Dr, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 35211, United States.

It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial warehouse site, classified under NAICS 493110 for general warehousing and storage.

As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 program. Birmingham is a Phase I MS4 area, requiring a comprehensive stormwater management program.

The outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment into the Black Warrior River watershed, which is part of the Mobile River Basin. Proper management helps reduce pollutant loads and protect local water quality.

Industrial stormwater discharges in Alabama are regulated under the NPDES Industrial Stormwater Program, requiring facilities to develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and implement best management practices to control runoff.

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