S & M Equipment Co., Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Leighton, Alabama | Industrial NPDES Facility

S & M Equipment Co., Inc. is a stormwater outfall facility located at 835 Shaw Road in Leighton, Alabama, within Colbert County. As an operational stormwater outfall, it manages the discharge of stormwater runoff from industrial operations, classified under NAICS code 212399 for other nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. The facility is situated in a region with a mix of urban and industrial land uses, typical of the Tennessee Valley area. Operating under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, this outfall is subject to stormwater regulations for industrial activities. The facility's discharge is managed through a permit that requires compliance with water quality standards and best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. The scale of operations is consistent with small to medium industrial stormwater outfalls in Alabama. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies, including the Tennessee River watershed. Proper management of stormwater discharge is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination from industrial activities. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports regional water quality goals.

The facility discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial site in the Tennessee River basin, a region characterized by diverse aquatic habitats. The outfall's location in an industrial area means runoff may contain sediments and pollutants typical of mining and quarrying operations. Effective stormwater management is essential to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic life in receiving streams.