STANDARD IRON AND METAL, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

STANDARD IRON AND METAL, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 1933 Vanderbilt Road in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The facility operates within the industrial sector, specifically under NAICS code 423930 for Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers, managing stormwater runoff from a scrap metal recycling operation. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework. Birmingham is part of a Phase II small MS4 area, requiring stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges. The facility's industrial activity necessitates compliance with sector-specific effluent guidelines and best management practices for stormwater control. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to discharge stormwater containing metals, sediments, and other pollutants from the recycling yard into local waterways. Proper management is critical to protect water quality in the Birmingham area, particularly given the industrial nature of the catchment. The facility plays a role in the broader stormwater infrastructure of Jefferson County.

The facility is located in an industrial area of Birmingham, Alabama, where stormwater runoff from scrap metal recycling can carry heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Discharges may affect local water bodies, including those in the Black Warrior River watershed. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is essential to minimize environmental impact and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.