Overview
SMI Steel Inc DBA CMC Recycling operates a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial recycling facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
SMI Steel Inc DBA CMC Recycling is a stormwater outfall located at 3431 27th Ave N in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial recycling operation, contributing to local flood control and water quality management in the urbanized Birmingham area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements. In Alabama, industrial stormwater discharges are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under the EPA-authorized program. The facility's location in an industrial catchment means runoff may contain pollutants typical of metal recycling operations, requiring best management practices for treatment. The outfall discharges into local waterways that ultimately feed into the Black Warrior River basin. Proper stormwater management at this site helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements for industrial stormwater control.
Environmental context
Birmingham, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms and an average annual rainfall of over 50 inches, making stormwater management critical. The facility is located in an industrial area near the Black Warrior River watershed, where runoff from metal recycling operations can introduce heavy metals and sediments. Effective stormwater treatment at this outfall helps prevent impairment of local water bodies and supports compliance with Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for the region.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 3431 27th Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207, in Jefferson County.
It is a stormwater outfall managing runoff from an industrial metal recycling facility.
The outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 permit program, administered in Alabama by ADEM.
Best management practices at industrial sites reduce pollutants like heavy metals and sediments in runoff, protecting water quality in receiving streams.
Birmingham's high rainfall and industrial history make stormwater management essential to prevent flooding and pollution in the Black Warrior River watershed.
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