PECO FOODS INC. CORPORATE HANGAR Stormwater Outfall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

PECO FOODS INC. CORPORATE HANGAR is a stormwater outfall located at 7100 Robert Cardinal Road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This facility serves an industrial site classified under NAICS 488119 (Other Airport Operations) and is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in the region. As a stormwater outfall, the facility discharges runoff from the corporate hangar and associated impervious surfaces. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. The facility is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate that experiences significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from an industrial airport-related facility. Proper stormwater treatment helps prevent pollutants such as oils, heavy metals, and debris from entering local waterways. The facility contributes to the overall stormwater management strategy in Tuscaloosa, supporting compliance with Clean Water Act requirements and protecting downstream water bodies.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial site in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which is part of the Black Warrior River watershed. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall increases the risk of runoff carrying pollutants from impervious surfaces. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are regulated under the EPA NPDES MS4 program to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic habitats.