OFF-SITE METALS Stormwater Outfall in Red Bay, Alabama | United States

OFF-SITE METALS is a stormwater outfall located at 101 8th Street East in Red Bay, Franklin County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 336213 (Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of regulated discharges under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. In the United States, stormwater outfalls at industrial facilities are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility's operations are subject to requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), best management practices (BMPs), and monitoring to control pollutants in runoff. The specific permit conditions depend on the industrial sector and potential for discharge to waters of the U.S. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water quality in the Red Bay area. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions and implementation of effective BMPs are critical to minimizing impacts on receiving waters and protecting aquatic ecosystems in Franklin County.

The stormwater outfall at OFF-SITE METALS discharges into the local watershed in Franklin County, Alabama, which is part of the Tennessee River basin. Industrial stormwater runoff from motor vehicle brake system manufacturing may contain pollutants such as copper, zinc, and other metals, as well as oils and greases. Effective management through SWPPPs and BMPs is essential to prevent degradation of water quality and protect downstream aquatic habitats.