Overview
Dunn Construction Company, Inc. - Jasper Plant is a stormwater outfall in Jasper, Alabama, operating under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations. It serves the industrial catchment of a construction company in Walker County.
Dunn Construction Company, Inc. - Jasper Plant is a stormwater outfall located on Skyline Drive in Jasper, Alabama, within Walker County. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 324121 (Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing). The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the NPDES MS4 program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. The facility operates in a region with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by significant rainfall, which increases the volume of stormwater runoff. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it is subject to permit requirements that mandate best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The Jasper area has a mix of urban and industrial land use, and the facility's discharge may affect local water bodies, including tributaries of the Black Warrior River. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater quality from industrial operations. Proper management helps prevent pollutants such as sediment, oil, and chemicals from entering local waterways. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits is critical for protecting water quality in the region, supporting both ecological health and community water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Jasper, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. Industrial activities, such as asphalt paving, can introduce pollutants like sediment, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals into runoff. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to minimize impacts on local water bodies, which support aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Skyline Drive in Jasper, Alabama, within Walker County, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial site involved in asphalt paving mixture and block manufacturing (NAICS 324121).
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for industrial stormwater discharges to control pollutants.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, and chemicals into waterways. Proper management through BMPs helps protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
The facility helps manage stormwater runoff from an industrial site, reducing the risk of pollution in the Black Warrior River watershed and supporting regulatory compliance.
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