Overview
SITE NO 1 is a stormwater outfall in Brookwood, Alabama, serving the Tuscaloosa County area. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 permit regulations.
SITE NO 1 is a stormwater outfall located in Brookwood, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, likely including industrial and urban catchments. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the NPDES MS4 permit program. The facility's NAICS codes (212323 and 212325) suggest it serves an industrial catchment related to mining or mineral processing. Stormwater outfalls in such contexts manage runoff from industrial sites, which may contain pollutants like sediment, metals, or chemicals. The regulatory context requires compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring to protect receiving waters. Environmental significance includes potential discharge to local water bodies, which may be impaired. The outfall's location in Alabama, a state with significant rainfall, underscores the importance of managing stormwater to prevent flooding and water quality degradation. Proper operation supports community resilience and ecological health in the Black Warrior River watershed.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water. Stormwater runoff from industrial and urban areas can carry pollutants like sediment, metals, and nutrients, potentially impacting water quality. Alabama's humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall increases runoff volumes, making effective stormwater management critical for flood control and environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
SITE NO 1 is located in Brookwood, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County, United States. The facility is situated in the NW 1/4 of Section 8, Township 21S and R7W.
SITE NO 1 is a stormwater outfall that discharges collected stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, including industrial and urban catchments, into local water bodies. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program.
Based on its NAICS codes (212323 and 212325), SITE NO 1 likely serves industrial catchments related to mining or mineral processing, such as sand and gravel mining or clay mining.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 permit program. Phase I and Phase II MS4 permits require stormwater management plans, pollution prevention, and monitoring to protect water quality.
Alabama's humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall makes stormwater management crucial to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to water bodies. Proper management protects aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources like the Black Warrior River.
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