SIMS METAL WORKS Stormwater Outfall, Lanett, Alabama

SIMS METAL WORKS is a stormwater outfall located at 3621 45th Street SW in Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial metal works site. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. In the United States, industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under NPDES permits, which require facilities to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitor discharge quality. The facility's location in Alabama places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which administers the NPDES program in the state. The outfall likely handles runoff from industrial activities, including potential exposure to metals and other pollutants common in metal works operations. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, which may affect water quality in receiving streams. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is critical to minimizing environmental harm. Proper management of stormwater at this site helps protect the surrounding watershed and supports broader water quality goals in the region.

The facility is located in Lanett, Alabama, within the Chattahoochee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, which can generate substantial stormwater runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from metal works facilities may contain pollutants such as zinc, copper, lead, and oil and grease, which can impair water quality if not properly managed. The outfall's discharge likely enters a local stream or tributary that flows into the Chattahoochee River, a major water body in the southeastern United States. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to control these discharges through permit limits and monitoring requirements.