Roberson Scrap Metal Stormwater Outfall, Florence, Alabama | US Stormwater Facility

Roberson Scrap Metal is a stormwater outfall located at 317 Canal St, Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a scrap metal recycling operation, classified under NAICS 423930. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point sources regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for industrial activities. The facility operates under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which addresses stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The facility's stormwater outfall is subject to requirements for pollution prevention, including best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants such as metals and sediment from scrap metal processing. Stormwater outfalls like Roberson Scrap Metal play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites to protect local water quality. The facility's location in Florence, near the Tennessee River, underscores the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent contamination of downstream water bodies. Compliance with NPDES permits ensures that industrial stormwater discharges meet water quality standards.

The facility is located in Florence, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The Tennessee River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for communities. Industrial stormwater runoff from scrap metal facilities can contain heavy metals, oils, and sediments that pose risks to aquatic life and water quality. Effective stormwater management is essential to minimize these impacts and comply with the Clean Water Act.