Overview
FRANKLIN COUNTY RECYCLING AND SALVAGE is a stormwater outfall in Russellville, Alabama, USA. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial recycling and salvage facility.
FRANKLIN COUNTY RECYCLING AND SALVAGE is a stormwater outfall located at 1407 HWY 77 in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama. This facility handles stormwater runoff from a recycling and salvage operation, which is classified as an industrial activity under the US EPA's NPDES stormwater program. As an industrial stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The permit requires implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to control pollutants in runoff. Typical best management practices include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular site inspections. The facility's location in a rural area of Alabama means its discharge may affect local waterways. Stormwater from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and debris. Proper management is essential to protect water quality in receiving streams, which may be used for recreation or as drinking water sources downstream.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial recycling and salvage facility in Russellville, Alabama. Such facilities can contribute pollutants like sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons to runoff. The local environment includes streams that may drain to the Tennessee River system, which supports aquatic life and regional water supplies. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical to prevent degradation of these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1407 HWY 77 in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial recycling and salvage operation.
As an industrial stormwater outfall in the US, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and likely requires an NPDES permit with a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Common pollutants include sediment, heavy metals, oil and grease, and debris from scrap materials.
Best management practices like sediment basins and regular inspections reduce pollutant loads, protecting downstream water bodies used for recreation and drinking water.
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