SNEAD HYDRAULIC AND SUPPLY, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Snead, Alabama

SNEAD HYDRAULIC AND SUPPLY, LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located in Snead, Blount County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial operations, classified under NAICS code 213111 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements, which regulate discharges to ensure water quality standards are met. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), specifically for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees NPDES permitting and compliance. The facility's location in a rural area of Blount County suggests that stormwater runoff may be managed through best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins or vegetative buffers. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in preventing pollution of local waterways from industrial stormwater runoff. Proper management of stormwater outfalls is critical to protect water quality in receiving streams, which may support aquatic life and downstream uses. Compliance with NPDES permits ensures that discharges meet effluent limits and monitoring requirements, reducing the risk of environmental harm.

The facility is located in Blount County, Alabama, within the Appalachian foothills region. Local waterways may be sensitive to sediment and pollutant runoff from industrial activities. Stormwater discharges from this outfall could potentially affect nearby streams and rivers, which are part of the larger Black Warrior River watershed. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of aquatic habitats.