Overview
BIRMINGHAM HIDE AND TALLOW, INC. is an operational stormwater outfall in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater discharges from an industrial facility under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
BIRMINGHAM HIDE AND TALLOW, INC. operates a stormwater outfall located at 192 St. Clair Lane in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site, contributing to local stormwater management infrastructure in the Huntsville area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated to control pollutants and protect water quality. The facility's location in an urban-industrial area of Huntsville means it manages runoff from impervious surfaces and industrial activities. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in conveying stormwater from the industrial site to receiving waters. Proper management helps reduce the impact of urban runoff on local streams and the Tennessee River basin. Compliance with stormwater regulations ensures that discharges do not impair water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in Huntsville, Alabama, which is part of the Tennessee River watershed. Urban and industrial runoff can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and organic matter. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on water quality in receiving streams, which are subject to state and federal water quality standards. Regulatory oversight under the EPA NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 192 St. Clair Lane in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States.
It is an operational stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater discharges from the site, regulated under the EPA NPDES MS4 program.
Stormwater outfalls in the US are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the EPA NPDES program, which includes MS4 permits for municipal separate storm sewer systems and industrial stormwater permits.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediments, chemicals, and heavy metals, potentially impacting water quality in receiving streams. Proper management and treatment help mitigate these effects.
Huntsville is part of the Tennessee River watershed, and stormwater management is critical to protect water quality in local streams and the river. The city implements MS4 programs to control runoff from urban and industrial areas.
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