S L & E AUTO PARTS, INC. Stormwater Outfall, West Blocton, Alabama

S L & E AUTO PARTS, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 16411 North Scottsville Road West in West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive parts operation, classified under NAICS 423140 for motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. The facility's stormwater management is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities and industrial sites in Alabama. The outfall likely employs best management practices such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or retention ponds to treat runoff before discharge. The site's industrial activity (automotive parts) may contribute pollutants like oil, grease, metals, and sediment, requiring compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and monitoring. Environmental significance includes potential discharge to nearby water bodies in the Cahaba River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life. Proper stormwater management helps reduce flooding, erosion, and pollutant loading. The facility's location in a rural area with industrial activity underscores the importance of controlling runoff to protect downstream water quality and community resources.

The facility is situated in Bibb County, Alabama, within the Cahaba River basin, a region known for high aquatic biodiversity. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like automotive parts facilities can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment. Effective management under NPDES MS4 permits is critical to prevent impairment of local streams and rivers, which support recreational use and drinking water supplies.