Overview
GUNTERSVILLE AIRPORT stormwater outfall in Guntersville, Alabama, manages runoff from airport and related industrial activities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
GUNTERSVILLE AIRPORT is a stormwater outfall located at 405 Buck Island Road in Guntersville, Marshall County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from the airport and associated industrial operations, classified under NAICS codes 238910 (site preparation contractors) and 488119 (other airport operations). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements, which regulate discharges to ensure water quality standards are met. The facility's operational status is active, and it serves an urban catchment area that includes airport infrastructure and surrounding industrial zones. Stormwater management at such sites typically involves treatment systems like detention basins, oil-water separators, or filtration to remove pollutants before discharge. In Alabama, stormwater regulations are enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements EPA's MS4 program for Phase II small municipalities and industrial facilities. The Guntersville area is located near the Tennessee River and Lake Guntersville, making stormwater quality important for protecting these water bodies. Proper management of runoff from airport operations helps prevent contamination from deicing agents, fuels, and other pollutants. The facility's role in the local stormwater infrastructure contributes to flood control and environmental protection in the region.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater into the Tennessee River basin, which includes Lake Guntersville, a major recreational and ecological resource. The catchment area includes airport runways, parking lots, and industrial zones, which can contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent impairment of these water bodies, which support aquatic life and downstream water uses.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 405 Buck Island Road in Guntersville, Marshall County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from the airport and associated industrial areas, treating and discharging water in compliance with NPDES MS4 permits under the Clean Water Act.
Common pollutants include sediment, deicing fluids, fuels, heavy metals, and other contaminants from aircraft and vehicle operations, which are treated using best management practices like detention basins and filtration.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act's NPDES MS4 program, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems and industrial facilities.
Proper stormwater treatment reduces pollutant loads entering Lake Guntersville, preserving water quality for recreation, aquatic habitat, and downstream uses, and helps prevent algal blooms and sedimentation.
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