Overview
PHILLIP'S AUTO RECYCLING & SALVAGE, INC operates a stormwater outfall in Ozark, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial auto recycling facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
PHILLIP'S AUTO RECYCLING & SALVAGE, INC is a stormwater outfall located at 28 Harrell Lane in Ozark, Alabama, within Dale County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an auto recycling and salvage operation, a sector that typically involves impervious surfaces and potential pollutant sources such as oil, fluids, and metals. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements, which govern discharges from industrial facilities to ensure water quality standards are met. The facility's stormwater management likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or filtration systems to treat runoff before discharge. In Alabama, stormwater regulations are enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES program. The facility's location in a small city like Ozark suggests it may be covered under a general permit for industrial stormwater discharges, requiring regular monitoring and reporting. Environmental significance lies in the potential for stormwater runoff from auto recycling sites to carry contaminants into local waterways. The outfall likely discharges to a nearby waterbody, and compliance with permit limits is critical to protect aquatic ecosystems. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps reduce pollution loads in the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
Ozark, Alabama, lies in the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the risk of stormwater runoff carrying pollutants from industrial sites. Auto recycling facilities can contribute hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and suspended solids to runoff, potentially impacting water quality in receiving streams. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and ADEM permits aims to mitigate these impacts through stormwater pollution prevention plans.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 28 Harrell Lane in Ozark, Alabama, within Dale County, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an auto recycling and salvage operation, regulated under the US Clean Water Act.
As an industrial stormwater discharge in the US, it is subject to NPDES MS4 permits, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Facilities typically implement best management practices (BMPs) like sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring to reduce pollutants in runoff.
Alabama's frequent rainfall and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico make stormwater management critical to prevent pollution in rivers and coastal waters.
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