VALMONT-NEWMARK FAB SHOP Stormwater Outfall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

VALMONT-NEWMARK FAB SHOP is a stormwater outfall located at 1549 James I Harrison Jr. Pkwy E. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). It operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the NPDES MS4 permit program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources. As an industrial stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to requirements for pollution prevention and best management practices to control runoff. The site is located in Tuscaloosa County, an area with a mix of urban and industrial land uses. Stormwater management in this region must address potential pollutants from manufacturing activities, including metals and sediment, to protect local water quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from an industrial facility. Proper stormwater control helps prevent contamination of nearby water bodies, supporting compliance with water quality standards. The facility contributes to the broader stormwater infrastructure in Tuscaloosa, which is essential for flood control and environmental protection in the Black Warrior River watershed.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial site in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall. Runoff from metal fabrication operations may contain pollutants such as heavy metals and sediment. The outfall is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans and monitoring to protect receiving waters, likely tributaries of the Black Warrior River.