Warrior Roofing Manufacturing Co Stormwater Outfall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Warrior Roofing Manufacturing Co is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 3050 Warrior Rd in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from a roofing materials manufacturing site, classified under NAICS 324122 (Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from an industrial catchment area typical of manufacturing operations. In Alabama, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated under the NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit, which requires implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices to minimize pollutant loading. The site's location in Tuscaloosa County places it within the Black Warrior River watershed, a significant waterbody in the region. Operationally, the outfall serves to convey stormwater from the facility's impervious surfaces and process areas. Effective management is critical to prevent contamination of receiving waters with sediments, oils, and chemicals associated with roofing material production. The facility's compliance with permit conditions, including monitoring and reporting, supports local water quality goals and aligns with broader efforts to protect aquatic ecosystems in the southeastern United States.

The facility is located in the Black Warrior River watershed, which drains into the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. Industrial stormwater discharges from roofing manufacturing can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing runoff volumes and the potential for pollutant transport. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES program aims to mitigate these impacts through site-specific controls and monitoring.