Overview
REID'S AUTO SALVAGE is a stormwater outfall in Eight Mile, Alabama, USA. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharges.
REID'S AUTO SALVAGE is a stormwater outfall located at 6700 HWY 45 N in Eight Mile, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an auto salvage yard, which is classified as an industrial catchment under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to regulations under the Clean Water Act, specifically the NPDES MS4 permit program for industrial activities. In Alabama, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like auto salvage yards are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under the NPDES program. The facility's operational status is active, indicating it is currently managing stormwater runoff. Auto salvage yards typically require pollution prevention plans to control pollutants such as oil, grease, and heavy metals that can be carried by stormwater. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry contaminants that degrade water quality. Proper management and compliance with permit conditions are essential to protect receiving waters in the Mobile Bay watershed. The facility's location in a mixed urban-industrial area underscores the importance of effective stormwater control measures.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Eight Mile, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like auto salvage yards can introduce pollutants such as oil, grease, metals, and sediment into local waterways. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and ADEM ensures that discharges meet water quality standards to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
REID'S AUTO SALVAGE is located at 6700 HWY 45 N, Eight Mile, Mobile County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall managing runoff from an auto salvage yard, classified as an industrial catchment under the NPDES program.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework and the Clean Water Act, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Auto salvage yards can generate pollutants like oil, grease, and heavy metals that can be carried by stormwater runoff, potentially harming local water bodies.
The facility is in the Mobile Bay watershed, a region with high rainfall. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
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