Overview
WELLS SEPTIC & CONCRETE is a stormwater outfall in Pell City, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
WELLS SEPTIC & CONCRETE is a stormwater outfall located at 21165 US Highway 231 North in Pell City, Saint Clair County, Alabama. This facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, specifically under the EPA NPDES MS4 permit system, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources. As a stormwater outfall, the facility is responsible for conveying runoff from the surrounding industrial catchment into local waterways. The site's operational status is active, and it falls under the jurisdiction of Alabama's environmental regulatory authorities. Typical stormwater management at such facilities includes sediment control, oil-water separation, and monitoring of discharge quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving water bodies in the region. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments. Proper management and compliance with NPDES permit conditions are essential to protect water quality in Alabama's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Saint Clair County, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can contribute to nonpoint source pollution, affecting local water quality. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent erosion and pollutant transport.
Frequently asked questions
WELLS SEPTIC & CONCRETE is located at 21165 US Highway 231 North, Pell City, Alabama 35125-3200, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment area in Pell City, Alabama.
The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges.
Proper stormwater management at outfalls like this helps reduce pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals from entering local waterways, protecting aquatic ecosystems.
The EPA establishes NPDES permit requirements for stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources to ensure compliance with water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.
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