Overview
Eaton Hydraulics, LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Decatur, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial facilities. The outfall discharges into local waterways under US EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements.
Eaton Hydraulics, LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1112 Brooks Street SE in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations, including NAICS codes 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) and 333995 (Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it plays a key role in controlling the quality and quantity of runoff discharged into local water bodies. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees stormwater permitting for industrial facilities. Eaton Hydraulics must comply with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollutant discharge. Located in Decatur, a city on the Tennessee River, the outfall's environmental significance relates to protecting downstream water quality. Industrial stormwater runoff can contain pollutants such as metals, oils, and chemicals. Proper management at this facility helps reduce impacts on aquatic ecosystems and supports community water quality goals.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Decatur, Alabama, near the Tennessee River, a major waterway in the southeastern United States. Industrial stormwater runoff from facilities like Eaton Hydraulics can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids into local streams and rivers. The Tennessee River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of water quality and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Eaton Hydraulics, LLC stormwater outfall is located at 1112 Brooks Street SE in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, USA.
This stormwater outfall manages runoff from industrial facilities on-site, including chemical and fluid power manufacturing. It discharges stormwater into local waterways under an NPDES MS4 permit.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permit program, regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). It must comply with stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) requirements.
The facility serves NAICS codes 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) and 333995 (Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing), indicating chemical and hydraulic component production.
Proper stormwater management at industrial outfalls reduces pollutant loads like metals and oils entering the Tennessee River, protecting aquatic habitats and drinking water sources for downstream communities.
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