Overview
WTC & Associates Inc. DBA 67 Auto Salvage operates a stormwater outfall in Somerville, Alabama, managing runoff from an automotive salvage yard under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
WTC & Associates Inc. DBA 67 Auto Salvage is a stormwater outfall located at 2236 Highway 67 South in Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive salvage yard, classified under NAICS 423140 for motor vehicle parts (used) merchant wholesalers. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from an industrial catchment area, typical for salvage yards where potential pollutants include oil, grease, and heavy metals. In Alabama, stormwater discharges are regulated under the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) NPDES program, which requires permits for industrial activities. The outfall likely operates under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater, with monitoring and best management practices to minimize environmental impact. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in preventing contaminated runoff from entering nearby water bodies. Located in Morgan County, the facility's discharge may affect local streams and the Tennessee River basin. Proper stormwater management at salvage yards is critical to protect water quality, as these sites can generate pollutants that harm aquatic ecosystems. The facility contributes to community service by ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing downstream pollution risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an industrial catchment area in Somerville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River basin. Stormwater runoff from automotive salvage yards can contain pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment, which pose risks to local water quality. The outfall discharges into nearby streams, potentially affecting aquatic habitats and downstream uses. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and ADEM NPDES permits aims to control these discharges through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2236 Highway 67 South in Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama, United States.
It operates a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an automotive salvage yard, discharging collected stormwater into local waterways under NPDES MS4 permits.
An industrial stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff from an industrial site is discharged into a water body. It is regulated under the Clean Water Act to control pollutants.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) NPDES program, including the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities.
Salvage yards can generate pollutants like oil, grease, and heavy metals. Proper stormwater management prevents these contaminants from entering waterways, protecting aquatic ecosystems and public health.
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