Peek Auto Parts Stormwater Outfall, Cullman, Alabama | Industrial Runoff Management

Peek Auto Parts is a stormwater outfall located at 1937 2nd Ave SW in Cullman, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 423140 (Motor Vehicle Parts, Used). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the Clean Water Act. The facility is situated in Cullman County, Alabama, and is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure for industrial sites. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically regulated under NPDES permits for industrial activities, requiring compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The site's industrial classification suggests potential for contaminants such as oil, grease, metals, and sediments in runoff. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater quality from an auto parts facility, which can contribute pollutants to receiving waters if not properly managed. The outfall discharges into local drainage systems that may ultimately reach the Black Warrior River basin. Effective stormwater management at this site helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.

Cullman, Alabama, is located in the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Industrial stormwater runoff from facilities like Peek Auto Parts can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments, potentially impacting water quality. The facility operates under NPDES MS4 regulations, which require controls to minimize pollution from industrial activities and protect receiving waters.