MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES, LLC PLANT #1662 Stormwater Outfall in Steele, Alabama

MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES, LLC PLANT #1662 is a stormwater outfall located at 585 Duncan Farm Road in Steele, St. Clair County, Alabama. The facility operates within the United States, where stormwater discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. As an industrial outfall, it manages runoff from manufacturing activities, classified under NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). The facility's technical specifications are not detailed in available records, but typical stormwater outfalls in Alabama's industrial sector include sedimentation basins, oil-water separators, and vegetated swales to treat runoff before discharge. Regulatory compliance requires adherence to state and federal stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), which outline best management practices for controlling pollutants. This outfall contributes to local flood control and water quality protection in the Coosa River watershed, which receives stormwater runoff from industrial and urban areas in St. Clair County. Proper management reduces sediment and pollutant loads to downstream water bodies, supporting aquatic habitat and community water resources. The facility's role is part of broader efforts to mitigate urban and industrial stormwater impacts in Alabama.

The facility discharges into the Coosa River basin, a region with significant industrial and agricultural activity. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry heavy metals, sediment, and hydrocarbons, potentially impacting water quality. Alabama's stormwater regulations require permits for industrial discharges, with monitoring and treatment to minimize ecological harm. The local climate, with frequent thunderstorms, increases runoff volumes, making effective stormwater management critical for preventing erosion and flooding.