Overview
GREAT SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES INC operates a stormwater outfall in Haleyville, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial wood product manufacturing under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
GREAT SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES INC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 81 Gravel Pit Road in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment associated with NAICS code 321114 (wood product manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a key role in managing stormwater quality and quantity in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's location in a small urban-industrial setting in Alabama subjects it to state-level oversight by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in preventing untreated stormwater runoff from industrial operations from directly entering receiving waters. Proper management reduces the transport of sediments, nutrients, and potential contaminants from the wood product manufacturing site, protecting downstream water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed. Compliance with permit conditions and BMPs is essential for minimizing ecological impact.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater into the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for communities in northwestern Alabama. Industrial runoff from wood product manufacturing can carry suspended solids, organic matter, and chemicals used in wood treatment. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent impairment of local streams and maintain water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 81 Gravel Pit Road in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges runoff from an industrial wood product manufacturing site, regulated under the NPDES program.
The facility is associated with NAICS code 321114, which covers wood product manufacturing.
The facility operates under the Clean Water Act's NPDES program, likely under a Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges, with oversight from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediments, chemicals, and metals. Proper management through BMPs and SWPPPs protects local water quality and aquatic habitats.
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