PROGRESS RAIL - BOAZ PARTS RECLAMATION Stormwater Outfall, Boaz, Alabama

PROGRESS RAIL - BOAZ PARTS RECLAMATION is a stormwater outfall located at 1185 Industrial Boulevard in Boaz, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site involved in rail parts reclamation, operating under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to Clean Water Act regulations. The facility is situated in Marshall County, Alabama, and its operations are classified under NAICS codes 336510 (Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing) and 488210 (Support Activities for Rail Transportation). Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for controlling runoff from industrial areas, preventing pollutants from entering water bodies. The regulatory context includes Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities and industrial stormwater permits. Environmentally, this outfall contributes to managing stormwater quality in an industrial catchment. Its location in Boaz, part of the Tennessee River watershed, means discharge can affect downstream water quality. Proper operation helps mitigate risks of erosion, flooding, and pollutant transport, supporting local water resource protection and compliance with the Clean Water Act.

The facility is located in an industrial area of Boaz, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The outfall's discharge may affect local streams and the Tennessee River, which are subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices.