MCLEOD TRUCK PARTS Stormwater Outfall, Cottondale, Alabama | US Stormwater Facility

MCLEOD TRUCK PARTS is a stormwater outfall located at 5540 SKYLAND BLVD E in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive parts operation, classified under NAICS codes 441310 and 441330. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Given its location in Alabama, it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities. The outfall serves an industrial catchment, which may involve pollutants typical of automotive parts facilities, such as oils, metals, and sediments. Environmental significance lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Tuscaloosa area. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants that affect water quality. Proper management and compliance with NPDES permits are essential to minimize ecological harm. The facility's role is part of broader efforts to control urban and industrial stormwater pollution under the Clean Water Act.

The facility discharges stormwater into local waterways in the Tuscaloosa area, which may include streams and rivers that are part of the Black Warrior River watershed. Industrial stormwater runoff from automotive parts facilities can contain pollutants such as heavy metals, oil and grease, and sediments. The facility's location in an urban-industrial setting increases the risk of contaminating receiving waters, necessitating effective best management practices (BMPs) to mitigate environmental impact.