Overview
FEDERAL-MOGUL is a stormwater outfall in Boaz, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater discharge from automotive parts manufacturing facilities.
FEDERAL-MOGUL is a stormwater outfall located at 300 Wagner Drive in Boaz, Alabama, United States. It serves industrial facilities involved in automotive parts manufacturing, as indicated by NAICS codes 336330, 336340, 336370, and 336390. The outfall is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. As an industrial stormwater outfall, FEDERAL-MOGUL is subject to the Clean Water Act and must comply with NPDES permit requirements, including the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility operates in Marshall County, Alabama, a region with a mix of urban and industrial land uses that can contribute to stormwater runoff challenges. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to discharge stormwater into local water bodies. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent contamination of streams and rivers with pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Compliance with NPDES regulations helps protect water quality in the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The FEDERAL-MOGUL outfall is located in Boaz, Alabama, within the Coosa River basin. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. Industrial facilities in the area, including automotive parts manufacturers, can contribute pollutants such as metals, oils, and grease to stormwater. The outfall discharges into local waterways that may be impaired by urban and industrial runoff, making effective stormwater management crucial for protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The FEDERAL-MOGUL stormwater outfall is located at 300 Wagner Drive in Boaz, Alabama, United States.
The outfall serves industrial facilities engaged in automotive parts manufacturing, including motor vehicle steering and suspension components, brake systems, and other related parts.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES program for industrial stormwater discharges. It requires a permit and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management prevents contamination of local waterways and protects aquatic ecosystems.
The NPDES program regulates point source discharges of stormwater from industrial and municipal sources. It requires permits, monitoring, and implementation of best management practices to minimize pollution.
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