REFRACTORY SALES AND SERVICE CO. INC. Stormwater Outfall, Bessemer, Alabama

REFRACTORY SALES AND SERVICE CO. INC. operates a stormwater outfall located at 1750 HWY. 150 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS codes 327120 and 327124, which cover clay and refractory manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements, which regulate discharges to surface waters. The facility's operational status is active, and it falls under the jurisdiction of Alabama's stormwater management programs. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one typically require permits that include monitoring for pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals. The regulatory framework for this site involves compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for industrial activities, which mandates best management practices and effluent limits to protect water quality. Located in Bessemer, a city within the Birmingham metropolitan area, this outfall discharges into local waterways that may be part of the Black Warrior River watershed. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in managing runoff from an industrial site, helping to prevent contamination of nearby streams and rivers. Proper stormwater management is critical in urban and industrial areas to reduce flooding and protect aquatic ecosystems.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Bessemer, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, which may impact local water quality. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent erosion and contamination of receiving waters. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES program aims to mitigate these risks through permit conditions and monitoring requirements.