Overview
NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM, INC. is an operational stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, serving an industrial steel manufacturing facility under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework.
NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM, INC. operates a stormwater outfall located at 3251 27th Ave N in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial steel manufacturing site, classified under NAICS 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. Given its location in an urban industrial area of Birmingham, the outfall is part of a network of stormwater controls designed to manage runoff from impervious surfaces and industrial operations. The site's stormwater management likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as detention basins, oil-water separators, and sediment controls to meet permit requirements. Environmental significance stems from the potential for stormwater runoff from steel manufacturing to carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and suspended solids. The outfall's discharge point may flow to receiving waters in the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses. Compliance with NPDES permit limits is critical to protect water quality in this region, which faces challenges from industrial and urban runoff.
Environmental context
Birmingham, Alabama, lies in the Black Warrior River watershed, a region with a history of industrial activity including steel production. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities like NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM can introduce pollutants such as zinc, lead, and total suspended solids into local streams. The area's humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall increases runoff volumes, necessitating effective stormwater management to prevent degradation of aquatic habitats and comply with Clean Water Act requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 3251 27th Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207, in Jefferson County.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial steel manufacturing site.
The outfall operates under the US EPA NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, which requires monitoring and best management practices.
Common pollutants include heavy metals like zinc and lead, oils, grease, and total suspended solids from industrial activities.
Proper management through BMPs reduces pollutant loads, helping to maintain water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed and comply with Clean Water Act standards.
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