Overview
STEPHENS WHOLESALE CARS is a stormwater outfall in Leeds, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework.
STEPHENS WHOLESALE CARS is a stormwater outfall located at 150 Tree Top Lane in Leeds, St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater management sector, serving an industrial catchment area associated with wholesale motor vehicle parts. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Depending on the municipality's designation, it may be regulated under Phase I or Phase II MS4 permits, which require stormwater management plans to control pollutants from urban and industrial runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to discharge stormwater into local waterways. Proper management ensures compliance with water quality standards and protects receiving waters from pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals commonly associated with industrial activities.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in an industrial area of Leeds, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. Stormwater runoff from wholesale automotive operations can carry pollutants like hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediment. The facility's discharge may affect local streams and the broader aquatic ecosystem, necessitating compliance with NPDES permit conditions to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 150 Tree Top Lane, Leeds, St. Clair County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall associated with a wholesale motor vehicle parts operation, regulated under the NPDES MS4 program.
Stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, with MS4 permits for municipal separate storm sewer systems.
Common pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, and chemicals from industrial activities, which are controlled through stormwater pollution prevention plans.
The permit requires implementation of best management practices to reduce pollutant discharges, regular monitoring, and compliance with water quality standards.
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