Overview
TIMKEN GEARS AND SERVICES, INC. is an operational stormwater outfall in Hueytown, Alabama, managing industrial stormwater discharges under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
TIMKEN GEARS AND SERVICES, INC. operates a stormwater outfall located at 1242 24th Avenue in Hueytown, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages industrial stormwater discharges from a gears and services manufacturing site, contributing to local stormwater management in the Birmingham metropolitan area. As a stormwater outfall, this facility is subject to the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permitting framework. Phase II MS4 requirements apply to smaller municipalities like Hueytown, while industrial facilities must comply with sector-specific stormwater regulations under the Clean Water Act. The facility's discharge is likely regulated through a general or individual NPDES permit. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Black Warrior River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management and treatment of stormwater runoff are essential to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in this region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Black Warrior River watershed, which drains into the Mobile Bay estuary. Industrial stormwater discharges from manufacturing sites like TIMKEN GEARS AND SERVICES can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids into local waterways. The area's humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall increases the volume of runoff, making effective stormwater management critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
TIMKEN GEARS AND SERVICES, INC. is located at 1242 24th Avenue in Hueytown, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
This facility operates as a stormwater outfall, managing industrial stormwater discharges from a gears and services manufacturing site in compliance with US EPA NPDES regulations.
The NPDES MS4 program regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems and industrial facilities to protect water quality. Phase II applies to smaller municipalities like Hueytown.
Industrial stormwater discharges in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) or US EPA.
Industrial stormwater can contain pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, grease, sediments, and chemicals from manufacturing processes, requiring treatment and best management practices.
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