Overview
VULCAN PIPE & STEEL COATINGS, INC. operates a stormwater outfall in Bessemer, Alabama, managing industrial runoff from metal coating and construction activities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
VULCAN PIPE & STEEL COATINGS, INC. is an industrial facility located at 2410 Woodward Rd, Bessemer, Alabama, within Jefferson County. The site operates a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from metal coating and construction-related processes, classified under NAICS codes 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) and 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates discharges from industrial and municipal sources to protect water quality. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from industrial surfaces, including potential pollutants such as metals, sediments, and chemicals used in coating operations. In Alabama, stormwater permits are administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under delegated authority from the EPA. Typical compliance measures include implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), best management practices (BMPs), and regular monitoring of discharge quality. Operationally, the outfall serves to convey treated or untreated stormwater to local waterways, potentially impacting the Black Warrior River watershed. The facility's environmental significance lies in its contribution to urban and industrial runoff management in the Birmingham metropolitan area. Effective stormwater control at this site helps mitigate pollution loads to receiving waters, supporting regional water quality goals under the Clean Water Act.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Bessemer, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed, which drains into the Mobile River Basin. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of stormwater runoff carrying pollutants from industrial surfaces. The outfall discharges into waters that may be impaired by sediment, metals, and other contaminants typical of industrial zones. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES MS4 program requires permits and pollution prevention measures to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2410 Woodward Rd, Bessemer, Alabama 35021, in Jefferson County, United States.
This stormwater outfall discharges industrial runoff from metal coating and construction operations, managed under an NPDES permit to comply with Clean Water Act regulations.
Common pollutants include sediment, heavy metals (e.g., zinc, copper), oils, grease, and chemicals used in coating processes, which are controlled via best management practices.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the EPA's NPDES MS4 program, administered by ADEM, requiring permits, SWPPPs, and monitoring to protect water quality.
The outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, and effective stormwater management helps reduce pollutant loads, supporting aquatic health and downstream uses.
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