SOUTHEASTERN ASPHALT PRODUCTS INC Stormwater Outfall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

SOUTHEASTERN ASPHALT PRODUCTS INC operates a stormwater outfall located at 1637 51st Ave in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 324122 (asphalt paving mixture and block manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees compliance with the Clean Water Act. Typical stormwater management at such facilities includes best management practices (BMPs) like sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring to prevent pollutant runoff. Located in Tuscaloosa County, the outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports regional water supply and aquatic habitats. Proper stormwater management at industrial sites like this helps mitigate impacts from heavy rainfall events common in the southeastern United States, protecting downstream water quality and community resources.

The facility is situated in the Black Warrior River basin, a major tributary of the Mobile River system. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms and occasional hurricanes, leading to high stormwater runoff volumes. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, which may impair water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and ADEM permits aims to minimize these impacts through site-specific controls and monitoring.