ROCK CREEK BAIT & TACKLE Stormwater Outfall, Bessemer, Alabama | USA

ROCK CREEK BAIT & TACKLE is a stormwater outfall located at 6683 Warrior River Rd in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in the region, handling discharges from the surrounding area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. The facility is located in an urbanized area of Jefferson County, which likely requires compliance with Phase II MS4 regulations for small municipalities. The outfall discharges stormwater runoff from the local catchment, which includes commercial and industrial activities associated with the bait and tackle business. Proper management of stormwater quality is essential to protect receiving waters, such as the Warrior River, from pollutants commonly found in urban runoff including sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals.

The facility discharges stormwater into the Warrior River watershed, which is a significant water body in Alabama. Urban and industrial runoff from the Bessemer area can contribute pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and hydrocarbons. The regulatory context under the NPDES MS4 program requires implementation of best management practices to minimize the impact of stormwater discharges on water quality and aquatic habitats.