Overview
CARBO CERAMICS is an operational stormwater outfall in Eufaula, Alabama, serving industrial facilities in Barbour County. It manages stormwater discharge under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
CARBO CERAMICS is a stormwater outfall located at 36 Arch Drive in Eufaula, Alabama, within Barbour County. The facility is operational and serves industrial activities associated with NAICS codes including ceramic manufacturing and construction. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. In Alabama, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are typically regulated under NPDES industrial stormwater permits, which require compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices to control pollutants. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from industrial areas in Eufaula. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies, such as the nearby Chattahoochee River, from potential contaminants associated with industrial activities. The facility contributes to the community's efforts to maintain water quality and comply with federal and state regulations.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in an industrial area of Eufaula, Alabama, near the Chattahoochee River. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities can carry pollutants such as sediments, chemicals, and heavy metals, which may impact local water quality. The facility's discharge is subject to NPDES permit requirements aimed at minimizing these impacts through treatment and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
CARBO CERAMICS stormwater outfall is located at 36 Arch Drive in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from industrial facilities on the site, discharging it in compliance with NPDES permits to protect local water quality.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits, which require stormwater management plans and best management practices to control pollution.
An industrial stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff from industrial sites is discharged into a water body, often regulated under NPDES permits to limit pollutant loads.
Stormwater management reduces pollution from runoff, protecting water bodies like the Chattahoochee River from sediments, chemicals, and other contaminants, supporting aquatic life and recreational use.
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