Overview
RICHARD'S AUTO PARTS is a stormwater outfall in Lexington, Alabama, serving an automotive parts facility. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for industrial stormwater discharges.
RICHARD'S AUTO PARTS is a stormwater outfall located at 465 County Road 480 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive parts operation, classified under NAICS codes 441310 (Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores) and 441330 (Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader infrastructure that collects and discharges stormwater from industrial sites. In the United States, industrial stormwater discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Facilities like this one typically require an NPDES permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The permit may include requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), best management practices (BMPs), and monitoring to protect water quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water bodies in the Tennessee Valley region. Automotive parts facilities can contribute pollutants such as oil, grease, metals, and sediment to stormwater runoff. Proper management and compliance with regulatory standards are essential to minimize impacts on receiving waters and maintain ecological health in the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The stormwater outfall at RICHARD'S AUTO PARTS discharges into local waterways in Lauderdale County, Alabama, which are part of the Tennessee River watershed. This region features a mix of agricultural, residential, and industrial land uses. Industrial stormwater runoff from automotive facilities can contain pollutants like hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and suspended solids, which may affect aquatic ecosystems if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to control these discharges through permit conditions and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 465 County Road 480, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an automotive parts facility, collecting and discharging stormwater in compliance with NPDES regulations.
The facility operates under NAICS codes 441310 and 441330, which cover automotive parts and accessories stores.
Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, requiring permits, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and best management practices.
Common pollutants include oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment, which can impact local water quality if not properly managed.
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