Overview
AGC Glass Company North America operates a stormwater outfall in Alabaster, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial glass manufacturing facilities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
AGC Glass Company North America operates a stormwater outfall located at 1840 Corporate Woods Drive in Alabaster, Shelby County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities associated with glass manufacturing (NAICS 327215 and 336390), discharging into local waterways under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework. As an industrial stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to the US EPA's NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, which requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The site's urban-industrial catchment in the Birmingham metropolitan area contributes runoff that may contain suspended solids, metals, and other process-related contaminants. The outfall discharges into the Cahaba River watershed, a biologically diverse system in the southeastern United States. Effective stormwater management at this facility helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats, supporting compliance with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Cahaba River watershed, one of the most biodiverse river systems in the United States, supporting numerous fish and mussel species. Industrial stormwater discharges from glass manufacturing can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, suspended solids, and pH fluctuations. The site's proximity to urban Alabaster and industrial land use increases the risk of runoff impacts on receiving waters, necessitating robust erosion control and treatment measures.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 1840 Corporate Woods Drive in Alabaster, Shelby County, Alabama, USA.
It manages stormwater runoff from the company's glass manufacturing facilities, discharging treated or controlled runoff into local waterways under an NPDES permit.
The outfall operates under the US EPA's NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, requiring a stormwater pollution prevention plan and best management practices.
The facility is associated with glass container manufacturing (NAICS 327215) and motor vehicle parts manufacturing (NAICS 336390).
The outfall discharges into the Cahaba River watershed, and its stormwater management helps control pollutants like metals and sediments, protecting aquatic life and water quality.
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