Overview
ARDENT MILLS FORMALLY CONAGRA is a stormwater outfall in Decatur, Alabama, United States, serving an industrial facility. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework.
ARDENT MILLS FORMALLY CONAGRA is a stormwater outfall located at 2050 Market Street North East in Decatur, Alabama, within Morgan County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site previously operated by ConAgra, now under Ardent Mills, with NAICS codes 311822 and 311824 indicating flour milling and other grain product manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, specifically under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are typically covered by Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring for pollutants. The site's industrial activities, involving grain processing, may contribute suspended solids, nutrients, or organic matter to stormwater runoff. Environmental significance lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Tennessee River basin. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities can carry pollutants that affect water quality and aquatic habitats. Proper management and treatment of stormwater are essential to minimize ecological harm. The facility's location in an industrial area of Decatur underscores the importance of regulatory compliance to protect downstream water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Decatur, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Industrial stormwater runoff from grain processing operations can introduce suspended solids, nutrients, and organic pollutants into local waterways. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to control pollutant discharges to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ARDENT MILLS FORMALLY CONAGRA is located at 2050 Market Street North East, Decatur, Alabama 35601, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial site involved in flour milling and other grain product manufacturing.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, specifically the NPDES stormwater program, which regulates industrial stormwater discharges through permits.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as suspended solids, nutrients, and chemicals that may degrade water quality and harm aquatic life in receiving waters.
The NPDES program requires industrial facilities to obtain permits that set effluent limits, monitoring requirements, and best management practices to control stormwater pollution.
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