Overview
ELLIS METALS INC. is an operational stormwater outfall in Brundidge, Alabama, serving industrial metal processing and recycling facilities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
ELLIS METALS INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 4858 HWY 231 S in Brundidge, Pike County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater discharge from industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 331314 (Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum) and 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. Under the Clean Water Act, industrial stormwater outfalls like ELLIS METALS INC. must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and comply with effluent limits for pollutants such as total suspended solids, oil and grease, and metals. The facility operates within the regulatory context of Alabama's NPDES program, which is authorized by the EPA. Typical best management practices (BMPs) for such outfalls include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies in the Pike County area. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants that affect aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses. Proper management of this outfall helps protect the health of receiving waters, which may include streams and rivers in the Conecuh River basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements is essential for minimizing its environmental footprint.
Environmental context
The ELLIS METALS INC. stormwater outfall is located in Brundidge, Alabama, within the Conecuh River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff to carry industrial pollutants into local waterways. The facility's industrial activities, including secondary aluminum smelting and recyclable material processing, pose risks of discharging metals, oils, and other contaminants. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect the ecological health of receiving waters and comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ELLIS METALS INC. is located at 4858 HWY 231 S, Brundidge, Pike County, Alabama 36010, United States.
ELLIS METALS INC. is an industrial stormwater outfall that manages runoff from secondary aluminum smelting and recyclable material wholesale operations.
This outfall is regulated under the US EPA's NPDES program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, requiring a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and compliance with effluent limits.
Common pollutants include total suspended solids, oil and grease, heavy metals (e.g., aluminum, copper, zinc), and other contaminants from industrial activities.
Stormwater management uses best management practices (BMPs) like sediment basins and oil-water separators to reduce pollutant loads, preventing degradation of receiving waters and supporting Clean Water Act objectives.
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