Overview
MICHAEL'S AUTO SALES & TOWING, INC. is a stormwater outfall in Adamsville, Alabama, operating under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations. The facility manages runoff from an automotive sales and towing operation.
MICHAEL'S AUTO SALES & TOWING, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 5520 Sanders Avenue in Adamsville, Jefferson County, Alabama. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the facility's premises, which is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements. The facility operates in the automotive sales and towing sector, classified under NAICS 423140. The stormwater outfall is part of a regulated system designed to control the quality and quantity of runoff from industrial and commercial sites. In Alabama, such outfalls must comply with state and federal stormwater management regulations, including the Clean Water Act. The facility's location in an urban area of Jefferson County means it likely contributes to the local MS4 system, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the United States. Environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to impact local water bodies through runoff containing pollutants such as oil, grease, and sediment from automotive activities. Proper management of stormwater from this facility helps protect the water quality of receiving streams in the Black Warrior River watershed. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is essential for minimizing environmental harm and supporting community water quality goals.
Environmental context
The stormwater outfall from MICHAEL'S AUTO SALES & TOWING, INC. discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, which is a significant water resource in Alabama. Urban and industrial runoff from automotive facilities can introduce pollutants like hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediment into local waterways. The facility's location in an urbanized area of Jefferson County means its stormwater is managed under the Phase II MS4 program, which requires controls to reduce pollutant loads to the maximum extent practicable.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5520 Sanders Avenue in Adamsville, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.
This is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for runoff from the facility's premises into a receiving water body or storm sewer system.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from industrial and commercial sites to protect water quality.
The Clean Water Act establishes the framework for regulating discharges of pollutants into US waters, including stormwater. In Alabama, the state environmental agency implements NPDES permits to control stormwater runoff from industrial facilities.
Automotive stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment, which can degrade water quality and harm aquatic life if not properly managed.
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