Overview
NEWMAN BROTHERS TRUCKING INC is an operational stormwater outfall in Belk, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site under federal and state regulations.
NEWMAN BROTHERS TRUCKING INC operates a stormwater outfall located at 7170 Highway 96 in Belk, Fayette County, Alabama. This facility is part of the United States' stormwater management infrastructure, handling runoff from industrial activities. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The facility operates under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) NPDES program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial sites. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The site likely has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to control pollutants in runoff, including sediment, oil, and chemicals typical of trucking operations. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in preventing flooding and reducing pollutant loads to receiving waters. The facility's location in a rural area of Alabama means its discharge may affect small streams or tributaries. Compliance with permit limits helps protect local water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Fayette County, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial sites like trucking facilities can contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. The discharge from this outfall may enter waters that are used for recreation or drinking water downstream, making proper stormwater management essential for protecting local ecosystems and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 7170 Highway 96 in Belk, Fayette County, Alabama, United States.
It discharges stormwater runoff from the NEWMAN BROTHERS TRUCKING INC industrial site into local waterways, managing runoff to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads.
The outfall is regulated under the U.S. Clean Water Act via the NPDES program, administered in Alabama by ADEM. It requires a permit and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Proper stormwater management reduces erosion, flooding, and pollution in nearby streams, protecting water quality and aquatic habitats in the Black Warrior River watershed.
Common pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, and chemicals from vehicle maintenance and fueling areas, which are controlled through best management practices.
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