Overview
BROWN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION operates a stormwater outfall in Ozark, Alabama, managing industrial runoff under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
BROWN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION operates a stormwater outfall located at 6001 East Highway 27 in Ozark, Alabama, within Dale County. This facility manages industrial stormwater runoff from a manufacturing site classified under NAICS 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing). As an operational outfall, it discharges treated stormwater into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, requiring facilities like this to obtain permit coverage and implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs). The outfall likely serves a catchment area encompassing industrial surfaces, parking lots, and loading areas, with runoff managed through best management practices such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or vegetated swales. This outfall contributes to local stormwater management in Ozark, a city in southeastern Alabama. Proper management of industrial runoff is critical to protect downstream water quality in the Choctawhatchee River watershed. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements helps minimize pollutant loads from industrial activities, supporting broader community and environmental health goals.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Ozark, Alabama, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico. Industrial stormwater runoff from manufacturing operations can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall increases runoff volumes, necessitating effective stormwater controls to prevent degradation of local streams and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
BROWN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION is located at 6001 East Highway 27 in Ozark, Alabama, United States.
It operates a stormwater outfall that manages industrial runoff from a farm machinery manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with NPDES regulations.
The facility is classified under NAICS 333111, which covers Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA NPDES program, specifically the MS4 permit framework for industrial stormwater discharges, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
The facility implements a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) with best management practices to reduce pollutants in runoff, protecting the Choctawhatchee River watershed.
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