NEWMAN SPECIALIZED CARRIERS, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Belk, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

NEWMAN SPECIALIZED CARRIERS, INC. is an operational stormwater outfall located at 7290 Highway 96 in Belk, Fayette County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 484121 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility operates within Alabama's regulatory environment, where the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Stormwater outfalls like this one are designed to collect and convey runoff from impervious surfaces, such as parking lots and loading areas, to nearby water bodies. The primary technical metric for this sector is discharge volume (m³/day), though specific flow data for this outfall is not detailed in available records. Located in a rural area of western Alabama, the outfall likely discharges to a local stream or tributary of the Tombigbee River basin. Proper management of stormwater from industrial facilities is critical to prevent pollutants like sediment, oil, and heavy metals from degrading water quality. Compliance with the Clean Water Act and NPDES permit conditions ensures that the facility minimizes its environmental footprint and protects downstream aquatic ecosystems.

The facility is situated in Fayette County, Alabama, within the Tombigbee River watershed. This region features a mix of forested and agricultural land, with industrial activities concentrated along major transport routes. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals, which may impair local water bodies. The outfall's discharge point likely feeds into a small stream or creek that ultimately reaches the Tombigbee River, a waterbody that supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent erosion, flooding, and contamination of these sensitive ecosystems.