STEELFAB INC OF ALABAMA Stormwater Outfall | Roanoke, Alabama

STEELFAB INC OF ALABAMA is a stormwater outfall located at 389 Steelview Drive in Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of regulated discharge points under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, specifically regulated by the EPA's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. While Alabama is not a Phase I MS4 state, smaller industrial facilities like this one are typically covered under general permits for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The outfall likely includes basic treatment or containment measures such as sediment basins or oil-water separators to meet permit requirements. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing runoff from an industrial metal fabrication site. Stormwater from such facilities can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management helps protect local water bodies, including nearby streams in the Tallapoosa River watershed. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical for minimizing downstream impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

The facility is located in Roanoke, Alabama, within the Piedmont region, characterized by rolling hills and clay soils that can generate significant stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into local tributaries of the Tallapoosa River, which is part of the larger Alabama River basin. Industrial stormwater from metal fabrication may contain pollutants such as zinc, copper, and total suspended solids. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of these water bodies, which support diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.