SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Vance, Alabama | USA

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, Inc. manages a stormwater outfall located at 17490 Brookwood Parkway in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. This facility handles stormwater runoff from an automotive parts manufacturing site (NAICS 336390), operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. The outfall is part of a stormwater management system designed to control and treat runoff from industrial activities. As a Phase II small MS4, the facility must implement best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutant discharges to receiving waters. The site's location in an industrial catchment requires compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and monitoring requirements. This facility contributes to local water quality protection by managing runoff from automotive manufacturing, an industry with potential for heavy metals, oils, and sediment. Its operation supports regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship in the Black Warrior River watershed, which serves as a drinking water source and supports aquatic habitats.

The outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, a major waterbody in Alabama that provides drinking water and supports diverse aquatic life. The facility's industrial catchment from automotive manufacturing poses risks of pollutant runoff, including heavy metals and hydrocarbons. Regulatory oversight under the EPA NPDES MS4 program requires implementation of stormwater controls to protect water quality and prevent impairment of receiving waters.