Overview
BOCAR US, INC. is an operational stormwater outfall in Tanner, Alabama, serving industrial facilities with NAICS codes 331523 and 332710. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 permit regulations.
BOCAR US, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 23727 Bibb Garrett Road in Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves industrial activities classified under NAICS codes 331523 (nonferrous metal foundries) and 332710 (machine shops). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial catchments, which is subject to regulation under the US Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), specifically under Phase II MS4 permits for small municipalities. Stormwater outfalls like this one are required to implement best management practices to control pollution from industrial runoff. The industrial nature of the catchment (metal foundries and machine shops) means the outfall may handle runoff containing metals, oils, and other industrial pollutants. Environmental significance lies in the outfall's potential discharge to local water bodies in the Tennessee River basin. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent contamination of receiving waters. The facility's location in an industrial area underscores the importance of compliance with stormwater permits to protect water quality in Limestone County and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Tanner, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management crucial for preventing flooding and pollution. Industrial catchments, such as those served by this outfall, can contribute pollutants like heavy metals and hydrocarbons to local streams. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to mitigate these impacts through stormwater pollution prevention plans.
Frequently asked questions
BOCAR US, INC. is located at 23727 Bibb Garrett Road in Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, United States.
It is an operational stormwater outfall that manages industrial runoff from facilities classified under NAICS codes 331523 (nonferrous metal foundries) and 332710 (machine shops), discharging to local water bodies under NPDES MS4 permit requirements.
The outfall serves industrial activities including nonferrous metal foundries and machine shops, which generate stormwater runoff that may contain metals, oils, and other pollutants.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, including Phase II MS4 permits for small municipalities and industrial stormwater permits requiring pollution prevention plans.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, chemicals, and sediment into waterways, harming aquatic life and water quality. Proper management through permits and best practices helps protect the environment.
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