SYSCO CENTRAL ALABAMA Stormwater Outfall, Calera, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

SYSCO CENTRAL ALABAMA is a stormwater outfall located at 1000 Sysco Drive in Calera, Shelby County, Alabama. It operates within the United States regulatory framework, which requires stormwater discharges from industrial facilities to be covered under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The facility's NAICS code 424410 indicates it is a general-line grocery merchant wholesaler, suggesting the outfall manages runoff from a large distribution center. Under the Clean Water Act, industrial stormwater outfalls like this one must comply with EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. The facility is located in Alabama, where the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Typical requirements include development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), implementation of best management practices (BMPs), and periodic monitoring of discharge quality. The outfall discharges into local waterways in the Cahaba River watershed, which is ecologically significant. Proper management of stormwater runoff from industrial sites is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and chemicals from impacting water quality. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively managing stormwater in compliance with regulatory standards.

The outfall is located in the Cahaba River watershed, one of the most biodiverse river systems in the United States. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids, which may affect aquatic habitats. The facility's catchment is primarily industrial, with impervious surfaces typical of a distribution center, increasing runoff volume and pollutant load. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to mitigate these impacts through site-specific controls.