BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Huntsville, Alabama

BLUE ORIGIN MANUFACTURING, LLC operates a stormwater outfall located at 646 James Record Road Southwest in Huntsville, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an aerospace manufacturing site classified under NAICS 336415 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing). The outfall is part of the industrial stormwater management infrastructure in Madison County, serving a key sector in the region's economy. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for industrial stormwater discharges. As a manufacturing site, it is subject to EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) requirements, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans, best management practices, and monitoring to protect receiving waters. The outfall likely discharges to local waterways in the Tennessee River basin. Environmental significance includes managing runoff from an industrial catchment that may contain pollutants typical of aerospace manufacturing, such as metals, oils, and solvents. Proper stormwater management helps protect downstream water quality in Huntsville's urban watershed. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state stormwater regulations, contributing to the broader goal of reducing industrial impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

The outfall discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Huntsville's urban and industrial development increases impervious surfaces, elevating runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Industrial catchments like this one require careful management to prevent contamination from manufacturing activities, particularly metals and hydrocarbons, which can impair water quality and harm aquatic habitats.