STAR TRUCK PARTS Stormwater Outfall, Birmingham, Alabama

STAR TRUCK PARTS is a stormwater outfall located at 2616 North 20th Street in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 423140 (Motor Vehicle Parts, Used) and operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program. As a stormwater outfall, the facility discharges collected runoff into local waterways. The regulatory context includes compliance with the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program, which requires permits for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in an urban industrial area of Birmingham influences the potential pollutants in runoff, such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater quality in the Birmingham urban watershed. Proper operation helps protect receiving waters from pollution, supporting local water quality goals and ecosystem health. The facility contributes to the broader stormwater management infrastructure in Jefferson County.

Birmingham's urban and industrial landscape generates stormwater runoff that can carry pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments. The STAR TRUCK PARTS outfall discharges into local waterways that are part of the Black Warrior River basin. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of these water bodies, which support aquatic life and recreational uses. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements that mandate best management practices to control pollution.