WADKINS METALS, LLC Stormwater Outfall | Salem, Alabama Industrial Stormwater Facility

WADKINS METALS, LLC operates a stormwater outfall located at 41 Lee Road 251 in Salem, Alabama, within Lee County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is designed to control and treat stormwater runoff from the industrial site, reducing pollutant loads before discharge. Stormwater management at industrial facilities like WADKINS METALS, LLC is critical for protecting water quality in receiving streams. The facility's location in Salem, Alabama, contributes to local stormwater management efforts, helping to mitigate the impacts of urban and industrial runoff on the Chattahoochee River watershed. Proper operation of this outfall supports compliance with Clean Water Act goals and local water quality standards.

The facility discharges stormwater into the Chattahoochee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, sediment, and hydrocarbons. The facility's NPDES permit requires implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollutant discharge and protect water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.