Overview
FORD METER BOX CO INC is a stormwater outfall in Pell City, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater discharge from industrial and commercial activities in St. Clair County.
FORD METER BOX CO INC is a stormwater outfall located at 815 MILES PKWY in Pell City, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving industrial and commercial areas in St. Clair County, with an operational status indicating active discharge management. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. As an industrial outfall, it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements or an individual industrial stormwater permit, depending on the specific activities at the site. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (236220, 332996, 334514) suggest a mix of construction, fabricated metal product manufacturing, and instrument manufacturing activities. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in preventing untreated runoff from entering local waterways. In the context of Alabama's climate, with frequent rainfall events, proper stormwater management is essential to reduce flooding risks and protect water quality in receiving streams such as the Coosa River watershed, which is a significant water resource in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Pell City, Alabama, within the Coosa River basin, a region characterized by frequent rainfall and potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial activities associated with the NAICS codes present at this site can contribute pollutants such as sediment, metals, and chemicals to stormwater. The outfall discharges to local waterways that may be impaired or sensitive, requiring compliance with NPDES permit limits to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
FORD METER BOX CO INC is located at 815 MILES PKWY in Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall, which manages the discharge of stormwater runoff from industrial and commercial areas to prevent flooding and protect water quality.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. Industrial outfalls may also require individual stormwater permits.
The NAICS codes suggest activities in construction (236220), fabricated metal product manufacturing (332996), and instrument manufacturing (334514), which can influence the types of pollutants in stormwater runoff.
Alabama experiences frequent rainfall, and proper stormwater management reduces flooding risks and prevents pollutants from entering local waterways like the Coosa River, protecting both public safety and aquatic ecosystems.
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