PROCESS EQUIPMENT, INC. DBA PROCESS BARRON Stormwater Outfall, Pelham, Alabama

PROCESS EQUIPMENT, INC. DBA PROCESS BARRON is a stormwater outfall located at 2770 WELBORN ST in Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified as a stormwater outfall, serving industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 332312, 332313, and 333922 (fabricated metal product manufacturing and industrial machinery). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial operations, which is subject to regulation under the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. The facility operates within Alabama's regulatory framework for stormwater discharges, which requires permits for industrial activities to control pollutants in runoff. The outfall likely handles stormwater from manufacturing processes, including metal fabrication and machinery production. Typical stormwater management at such facilities involves best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring to comply with discharge limits. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing industrial stormwater runoff to protect local water quality. Discharges from industrial sites can contain pollutants like metals, oils, and sediments, which may impact nearby water bodies. The outfall's location in Pelham, part of the Cahaba River watershed, underscores the importance of effective stormwater control to prevent impairment of receiving waters.

The facility is situated in Pelham, Alabama, within the Cahaba River watershed, a region known for high aquatic biodiversity. Industrial stormwater discharges from metal fabrication and machinery manufacturing can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of local streams and rivers, which are subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for pollutants like sediment and metals.