Overview
Friedman Industries, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall in Decatur, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Friedman Industries, Inc. is an operational stormwater outfall located at 1468 Northpark Drive in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing), contributing to local flood control and water quality management in the Tennessee River watershed. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, which mandate best management practices (BMPs) for pollution prevention, erosion control, and monitoring of effluent limits. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role in managing runoff from an industrial catchment in Decatur, an area with mixed urban and industrial land use. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies, including the Tennessee River, from pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, supporting aquatic habitat and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The stormwater outfall discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which is a major water resource in northern Alabama. Industrial runoff from facilities like Friedman Industries can carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. The facility's location in an urban-industrial area of Decatur increases the potential for contaminated runoff, making compliance with NPDES permit conditions critical for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 1468 Northpark Drive in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial facility (NAICS 332313, Plate Work Manufacturing) to control flooding and reduce pollutant discharges into local waterways.
The outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, likely under an industrial stormwater general permit requiring pollution prevention and monitoring.
Proper management reduces pollutants like sediment, metals, and chemicals from entering water bodies, protecting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
The Tennessee River is a major regional water resource; discharges from this outfall must meet water quality standards to safeguard drinking water, recreation, and ecosystems.
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