Overview
GENPAK LLC - MONTGOMERY is an operational stormwater outfall in Montgomery, Alabama, serving an industrial catchment. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
GENPAK LLC - MONTGOMERY is a stormwater outfall located at 3255 Thomason Avenue in Montgomery, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial catchment, likely associated with plastic manufacturing (NAICS 326140 and 326199). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in Montgomery. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers these permits. Stormwater outfalls in industrial areas are subject to monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. Environmental significance includes managing runoff from an industrial zone, which may contain pollutants such as sediment, oils, and chemicals. Proper operation helps protect receiving waters in the Alabama River basin. The facility's location in an urban-industrial area underscores the importance of stormwater management for water quality and flood control.
Environmental context
Montgomery, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management critical. The facility discharges into the Alabama River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Industrial catchments like this one can contribute pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program requires controls to minimize these impacts and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
GENPAK LLC - MONTGOMERY is located at 3255 Thomason Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36108-2319, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment, likely associated with plastic manufacturing facilities, into the local MS4 system.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES MS4 permit program, administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Industrial stormwater runoff can contain pollutants such as sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, chemicals, and debris. Facilities must implement best management practices to control these pollutants.
Stormwater management reduces flooding, prevents erosion, and filters pollutants before they reach water bodies, protecting aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
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