Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

GAMETIME A DIVISION OF PLAYCORE Stormwater Outfall, Fort Payne, Alabama

FORT PAYNE, Alabama, United States

Overview

GAMETIME A DIVISION OF PLAYCORE is a stormwater outfall in Fort Payne, Alabama, serving an industrial facility under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.

GAMETIME A DIVISION OF PLAYCORE is a stormwater outfall located at 150 Playcore Drive SE in Fort Payne, De Kalb County, Alabama, United States. This operational outfall manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing). The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, likely under an NPDES industrial stormwater permit. As a stormwater outfall, the facility discharges collected runoff from the industrial catchment area. The site is situated in a region with a humid subtropical climate, where stormwater management is critical to prevent flooding and control pollutant loads. The outfall likely includes best management practices such as detention basins or treatment structures to comply with local MS4 requirements. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from a manufacturing facility, which may contain pollutants like sediment, metals, or chemicals. Proper operation helps protect downstream water bodies in the Coosa River basin from degradation. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is essential for maintaining water quality in the region.

Environmental context

The outfall discharges into the Coosa River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and water supply. Industrial stormwater runoff from manufacturing facilities can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Effective management through structural controls and regular monitoring is necessary to prevent impairment of receiving waters, especially given the potential for cumulative impacts from multiple industrial outfalls in the area.

Frequently asked questions

The outfall is located at 150 Playcore Drive SE in Fort Payne, De Kalb County, Alabama, United States.

It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing).

The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act, likely requiring an NPDES industrial stormwater permit and compliance with local MS4 stormwater management programs.

Under the Clean Water Act, industrial stormwater discharges must be covered by an NPDES permit that requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans, best management practices, and monitoring to protect water quality.

Industrial stormwater outfalls can discharge pollutants like metals, oils, and sediments into waterways. Proper management prevents water quality degradation and protects aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.

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