Overview
WORLEY BROTHERS AUTO TRUCK PARTS AND SCRAP is an operational stormwater outfall in Birmingham, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial scrap facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
WORLEY BROTHERS AUTO TRUCK PARTS AND SCRAP is a stormwater outfall located at 1838 Vanderbilt Rd, Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial scrap and auto parts site, operating under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for Phase II small municipalities in the Birmingham urban area. The facility's primary function is to collect and discharge stormwater from the industrial catchment, which includes impervious surfaces and potential pollutant sources typical of scrap yards. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to Clean Water Act requirements for monitoring and controlling discharges to protect water quality in receiving waters. Located in the Birmingham metropolitan area, this outfall contributes to local stormwater management efforts aimed at reducing pollution in urban runoff. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with Alabama's stormwater regulations, supporting the environmental health of nearby water bodies.
Environmental context
The Birmingham area experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to significant stormwater runoff. Industrial catchments like this scrap facility can contribute pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments to local waterways. The outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, which is subject to TMDL regulations for impaired water bodies under the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 1838 Vanderbilt Rd, Birmingham, Alabama 35234, in Jefferson County.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial scrap and auto parts facility, discharging it under an NPDES MS4 permit to comply with Clean Water Act regulations.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, with Phase II permits for small municipalities like Birmingham, requiring stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges.
Scrap yard runoff often contains heavy metals (e.g., lead, zinc), oils, grease, and sediments from exposed materials and vehicle traffic, which must be controlled through best management practices.
The Clean Water Act requires NPDES permits for point source discharges, including stormwater outfalls from industrial facilities, to ensure compliance with water quality standards and protect receiving waters.
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