Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

SAIIA Construction Company LLC Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, United States

Overview

SAIIA Construction Company LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from construction activities under NPDES MS4 permit requirements.

SAIIA Construction Company LLC operates a stormwater outfall located at 4400 Lewisburg Road in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from construction and related activities, serving as a point of discharge to local water bodies. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of regulated stormwater infrastructure in the United States. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from construction sites through the EPA's MS4 program. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is associated with NAICS codes 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), indicating its role in supporting construction projects. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for managing runoff and preventing erosion and sedimentation in urban and industrial areas. In Birmingham, a city with a history of industrial activity, proper stormwater management helps protect water quality in receiving streams such as Village Creek and the Black Warrior River system. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with local and federal regulations.

Environmental context

Birmingham, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management essential to prevent flooding and water pollution. The facility discharges into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Black Warrior River basin. Construction activities can introduce sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants into stormwater runoff, necessitating best management practices (BMPs) to mitigate impacts. The outfall's location in an urban-industrial area increases the potential for runoff contamination, highlighting the importance of regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act.

Frequently asked questions

The stormwater outfall is located at 4400 Lewisburg Road in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.

This facility manages stormwater discharge from construction and site preparation activities, ensuring compliance with NPDES regulations to control runoff and protect water quality.

Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Construction sites must obtain permit coverage and implement best management practices.

The NPDES MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program requires municipalities and construction sites to obtain permits for stormwater discharges. It aims to reduce pollution in urban runoff through management practices and monitoring.

Proper stormwater management in Birmingham helps prevent flooding, reduces erosion, and protects water quality in local streams and the Black Warrior River system, supporting aquatic habitats and community health.

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