Overview
STEEL CITY BOLT & SCREW LLC is an operational stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, managing industrial stormwater discharges under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program.
STEEL CITY BOLT & SCREW LLC operates a stormwater outfall located at 230 West Valley Avenue in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages industrial stormwater discharges from a manufacturing site, contributing to the local stormwater management infrastructure in the Birmingham urban area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements. The facility's discharges are regulated to control pollutants from industrial activities, with oversight from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Typical stormwater management at such facilities includes best management practices like sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring. The facility's location in an urban industrial area of Birmingham means its stormwater discharges can affect local waterways, including those in the Black Warrior River watershed. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to prevent flooding and protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
Birmingham, Alabama, has a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, making stormwater management crucial to prevent flooding and erosion. The facility's industrial catchment area may contribute pollutants like metals, oils, and sediments to stormwater runoff. Discharges from this outfall enter local waterways that are part of the Black Warrior River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream.
Frequently asked questions
STEEL CITY BOLT & SCREW LLC is located at 230 West Valley Avenue in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
It is an industrial stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from the STEEL CITY BOLT & SCREW LLC manufacturing facility, regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES MS4 permits, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Industrial facilities must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans and monitor discharges.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments into nearby waterways. Proper management through best management practices helps protect water quality in streams and rivers like those in the Black Warrior River basin.
The NPDES MS4 permit program requires municipalities and industrial facilities to manage stormwater runoff to reduce pollution, prevent flooding, and protect water resources. It is a key component of the Clean Water Act's goals for maintaining healthy waterways.
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