Overview
FOLEY PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC- CULLMAN PLANT is a stormwater outfall located in Cullman, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
FOLEY PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC- CULLMAN PLANT is a stormwater outfall facility situated at 9415 Highway 157 in Cullman, Alabama. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in the United States, operating within the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. The facility serves an industrial catchment area, given its location in an industrial zone and its NAICS classification of 327332 (Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges stormwater runoff from the industrial site into local waterways. The regulatory context for such facilities in Alabama includes compliance with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) NPDES permit requirements, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's scale is typical for an industrial stormwater outfall, managing runoff from a manufacturing plant. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Cullman area. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals. Proper management and treatment of this runoff are essential to protect local water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps mitigate these risks and supports the broader goals of the Clean Water Act.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Cullman, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges can introduce pollutants like sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons into local streams, potentially affecting water quality and aquatic life. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention measures to minimize these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
FOLEY PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC- CULLMAN PLANT is located at 9415 Highway 157 in Cullman, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall facility that discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial site, specifically a concrete pipe and brick manufacturing plant, into local waterways.
This facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, heavy metals, and chemicals, which can degrade water quality and harm aquatic ecosystems. Proper management through stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) is essential.
The NPDES MS4 program requires operators to develop and implement stormwater management programs that include public education, illicit discharge detection, construction site runoff control, and pollution prevention measures to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
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