Overview
CUSTOM POLYMER LUCAS FERRY is a stormwater outfall in Athens, Alabama, serving an industrial facility. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
CUSTOM POLYMER LUCAS FERRY is a stormwater outfall located at 15894 Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS codes 325211 (Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing) and 424610 (Plastics Materials and Basic Forms Merchant Wholesalers). 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) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility's location in Limestone County places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for permitting and compliance. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites, helping to prevent pollutants from entering local waterways. The facility's proximity to the Tennessee River watershed underscores the importance of proper stormwater management to protect water quality in the region. Effective treatment and control of stormwater discharges are essential for minimizing environmental impact and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Limestone County, Alabama, within the Tennessee River basin. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediments, chemicals, and heavy metals into nearby streams and rivers. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Proper management of stormwater discharges is critical to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
CUSTOM POLYMER LUCAS FERRY is located at 15894 Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, United States.
CUSTOM POLYMER LUCAS FERRY is a stormwater outfall that manages stormwater discharge from an industrial facility involved in plastics material manufacturing and wholesale.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Industrial facilities must obtain permits to discharge stormwater.
NAICS code 325211 indicates plastics material and resin manufacturing, while 424610 covers plastics materials merchant wholesalers. These codes classify the industrial activities at the site, which influence the types of pollutants that may be present in stormwater runoff.
Stormwater management controls the volume and quality of runoff from industrial sites, reducing the discharge of pollutants like sediments, chemicals, and debris into nearby streams and rivers. This helps maintain water quality and protects aquatic habitats.
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