SCOTTS AUTO SALVAGE, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Nauvoo, Alabama | USA

SCOTTS AUTO SALVAGE, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 58351 Alabama Highway 13 in Nauvoo, Walker County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive salvage yard, classified under NAICS 423140 for motor vehicle parts (used) 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 involves controlling runoff from industrial activities, which may include oil, grease, and heavy metals typical of auto salvage operations. In Alabama, such facilities are subject to state-level NPDES permitting through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The outfall likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or filtration systems to reduce pollutant loads. Located in rural Walker County, the outfall discharges into nearby streams that are part of the Black Warrior River watershed. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with permit requirements, contributing to local flood control and pollution prevention efforts.

The facility is situated in the Black Warrior River watershed, a region with significant coal mining and industrial history. Stormwater runoff from auto salvage yards can contain pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments, which may impact local water bodies if not properly managed. The area's clay soils and rolling topography can increase runoff velocity, necessitating effective erosion control and detention measures.