Overview
Wingo's Maintenance & Repair Services, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site in Jefferson County.
Wingo's Maintenance & Repair Services, Inc. is an operational stormwater outfall located at 1036 Washington Avenue SW in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility serves an industrial catchment in Jefferson County, handling stormwater runoff from the site's operations. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which regulates discharges to waters of the United States. Under the Clean Water Act, industrial stormwater outfalls like this one must obtain NPDES permit coverage, typically through a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. The facility's NAICS code 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing) indicates the industrial activity on site. Stormwater management for such facilities involves controlling runoff through best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring for pollutants to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The outfall discharges stormwater from the industrial site into local receiving waters, which may include tributaries of the Black Warrior River system. Proper management of stormwater is critical to prevent pollutants from entering waterways and to protect aquatic ecosystems. The facility's location in an urban area of Birmingham highlights the importance of stormwater control in reducing flooding and improving water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites in this region can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments into local streams. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect water quality in the Cahaba River and other nearby water bodies, which support diverse aquatic life and provide drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1036 Washington Avenue SW in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County.
It operates a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial site, likely involved in electronic connector manufacturing (NAICS 334417).
Stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial facilities must obtain permit coverage, often under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), to discharge stormwater.
Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants like metals, oils, and sediments into local waterways. In Alabama, these discharges may affect the Black Warrior River watershed, impacting water quality and aquatic habitats.
Industrial stormwater is managed through best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring to ensure compliance with NPDES permit limits and protect receiving waters.
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