XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. - NBM Stormwater Outfall, Bessemer, Alabama

XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. - NBM is a stormwater outfall located at 4930 Perimeter Way in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial freight and logistics activities, serving as a critical component of the local drainage infrastructure. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into nearby water bodies, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. The facility's technical specifications include NAICS codes 484122 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance) and 488999 (All Other Support Activities for Transportation), indicating an industrial catchment with potential pollutants from trucking and logistics operations. Stormwater outfalls like this one are designed to convey runoff from impervious surfaces, with typical management practices including sediment controls and monitoring to meet permit requirements. In Alabama, stormwater regulations are enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under the NPDES program. This outfall plays a key role in managing stormwater quality in the Bessemer area, helping to mitigate the impact of urban and industrial runoff on local waterways. The facility's location in an industrial zone highlights the importance of proper stormwater management to protect downstream water resources. Compliance with permit conditions ensures that discharges do not impair water quality, supporting the broader environmental goals of the Clean Water Act.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Bessemer, Alabama, where stormwater runoff from freight and logistics operations can carry pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals. Discharges from this outfall may enter local streams that are part of the Black Warrior River watershed, which is subject to water quality standards under the Clean Water Act. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent impairment of these water bodies, particularly given the urban and industrial land use in the catchment.