Overview
ALABAMA CULLMAN YUTAKA TECHNOLOGIES is a stormwater outfall in Cullman, Alabama, serving an automotive parts manufacturing facility. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 permit regulations.
ALABAMA CULLMAN YUTAKA TECHNOLOGIES is a stormwater outfall located at 460 Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive parts manufacturing site, classified under NAICS codes 336350 and 336390. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a critical role in managing industrial stormwater in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is part of a stormwater management system designed to treat and control runoff from the manufacturing facility, which may include sedimentation basins, oil-water separators, or other best management practices (BMPs) typical for automotive parts manufacturing. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in preventing untreated industrial runoff from entering nearby water bodies. Cullman is located in north-central Alabama, an area with a mix of urban and agricultural land uses. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps protect local streams and rivers from pollutants such as sediment, oils, and heavy metals associated with automotive manufacturing. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit requirements is essential for maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in Cullman, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management critical. The facility's industrial catchment includes automotive parts manufacturing, which can contribute pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons. Discharge from this outfall must comply with NPDES permit limits to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 460 Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman, Alabama, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from an automotive parts manufacturing facility.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Common pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals (e.g., zinc, copper), and other chemicals used in manufacturing processes.
Proper management of this outfall helps prevent pollutants from entering local waterways, protecting the Black Warrior River watershed and supporting aquatic life.
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