Overview
SHOP-A-SNAK #27 (3822) is a stormwater outfall in Bessemer, Alabama, United States. It operates under the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharges.
SHOP-A-SNAK #27 (3822) is a stormwater outfall located at 830 9th Ave North in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving the local area, discharging stormwater runoff from an urban catchment. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a role in conveying runoff from impervious surfaces to receiving waters. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Bessemer, being part of the Birmingham metropolitan area, likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical points for monitoring and managing the quality and quantity of urban runoff. Environmental significance lies in the outfall's potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from urban areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and bacteria. The facility's location in an industrial and commercial area (Shop-a-Snak suggests a food processing or retail context) may influence the pollutant profile. Proper management and compliance with permit conditions are essential to protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
Bessemer, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into a watershed that may drain to the Black Warrior River or its tributaries. Urban and industrial land use in the catchment can contribute pollutants like sediment, oil and grease, and pathogens. The facility's compliance with its NPDES MS4 permit is crucial for minimizing impacts on receiving waters, which may be impaired or sensitive.
Frequently asked questions
SHOP-A-SNAK #27 (3822) is located at 830 9th Ave North, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area into a receiving water body.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 permit program. Phase I covers large municipalities, while Phase II covers small municipalities like Bessemer.
Common pollutants include sediment, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), heavy metals, oil and grease, bacteria, and trash. These can come from roads, parking lots, industrial sites, and residential areas.
The MS4 permit requires operators to develop a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) that includes public education, illicit discharge detection, construction site runoff control, and pollution prevention measures to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
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