Overview
THOMPSON TRACTOR COMPANY is a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
THOMPSON TRACTOR COMPANY is a stormwater outfall located at 4120 65th Street North in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified as a stormwater outfall, serving the local area's stormwater management needs. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, administered by the US EPA, govern discharges from such outfalls. The facility is located in an urban-industrial area of Birmingham, which influences the characteristics of stormwater runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in conveying stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment to receiving waters. Proper management of stormwater discharges is critical to protect water quality in downstream water bodies, particularly in urbanized areas where runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and nutrients.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, leading to significant stormwater runoff. Urban and industrial land uses in the catchment can contribute pollutants such as sediment, oil and grease, and heavy metals. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect local water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
THOMPSON TRACTOR COMPANY is located at 4120 65th Street North in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
THOMPSON TRACTOR COMPANY is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area into receiving waters, operating under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits require operators to implement stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges.
Common pollutants from stormwater outfalls include sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, oil and grease, pathogens, and debris, often originating from urban and industrial runoff.
Stormwater management practices, such as detention basins, green infrastructure, and regular maintenance, help reduce the volume and pollutant load of runoff, protecting downstream water bodies and aquatic ecosystems.
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