Overview
Bunge North America, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall in Decatur, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial facilities including soybean processing and construction. The outfall discharges under NPDES MS4 permit requirements.
Bunge North America, Inc. manages a stormwater outfall located at 1400 Market Street NE in Decatur, Alabama, within Morgan County. This operational facility handles stormwater runoff from industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 236210 (industrial building construction), 311222 (soybean processing), 311224 (soybean oil refining), and 311225 (fats and oils refining). The outfall is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure serving the Decatur industrial area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework. Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's location in an industrial zone near the Tennessee River may necessitate additional monitoring for potential impacts on water quality. The outfall plays a key role in managing runoff from a major agricultural processing complex, helping to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to local waterways. Decatur's location on the Tennessee River and its industrial base make stormwater management critical for protecting downstream water resources and aquatic habitats. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements supports regional water quality goals.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial area in Decatur, Alabama, which is part of the Tennessee River watershed. The Tennessee River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water and recreation. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediments, oils, and chemicals from processing facilities, potentially impacting water quality. The facility's location in an urban-industrial catchment increases the risk of pollutant loading, making proper stormwater management essential for protecting the river's ecological health and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 1400 Market Street NE in Decatur, Alabama, within Morgan County, United States.
This outfall manages stormwater runoff from industrial facilities including soybean processing, oil refining, and construction activities, discharging it under NPDES permit requirements.
As an industrial stormwater outfall in the US, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act's NPDES program, likely under a Multi-Sector General Permit requiring a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and best management practices.
Industrial stormwater outfalls help control runoff that may contain pollutants like sediments, oils, and chemicals, protecting local waterways such as the Tennessee River from contamination and flooding.
The outfall discharges treated stormwater from industrial processes, and its compliance with NPDES permits helps minimize pollutant loads to the Tennessee River watershed, supporting aquatic health and downstream uses.
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