Overview
AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FACILITY - SOUTH is a stormwater outfall in Huntsville, Alabama, serving an aerospace manufacturing site. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 permit regulations.
AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FACILITY - SOUTH is a stormwater outfall located at 1816 Remington Trail in Huntsville, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an advanced manufacturing site classified under NAICS 336415 (guided missile and space vehicle propulsion unit manufacturing). As an industrial stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's NPDES permitting program, specifically under the Clean Water Act's industrial stormwater regulations. The facility operates in Madison County, Alabama, within the Tennessee Valley region. Stormwater management at this site involves controlling runoff from industrial activities to prevent pollutants from entering local waterways. The regulatory framework includes compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, which requires stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring. This outfall plays a critical role in protecting water quality in the Huntsville area, particularly the Tennessee River watershed. By managing stormwater discharge from a rocketdyne manufacturing facility, it helps mitigate potential impacts from industrial pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and chemicals. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with environmental standards to safeguard local aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River basin, a region with significant ecological and recreational value. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry pollutants such as metals, solvents, and sediment into nearby streams. The local climate features frequent rainfall, increasing the risk of runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires industrial facilities to implement best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollutant discharge and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1816 Remington Trail, Huntsville, Alabama 35824, in Madison County.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an advanced manufacturing facility specializing in guided missile and space vehicle propulsion units (NAICS 336415).
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, as required by the Clean Water Act.
The facility helps control stormwater runoff from an industrial site, preventing pollutants like metals and chemicals from entering the Tennessee River watershed and protecting local water quality.
The facility implements a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) with best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutant discharge, including containment, treatment, and monitoring as required by its NPDES permit.
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