Haldex Friction Products Div Stormwater Outfall, Prattville, Alabama

Haldex Friction Products Div is a stormwater outfall located at 101 Echlin Boulevard in Prattville, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive friction products manufacturing site, classified under NAICS codes 336340, 336390, 336399, and 423140. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in Autauga County. The outfall operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. Alabama's stormwater management is overseen by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements Phase II MS4 requirements for smaller municipalities like Prattville. The facility's discharge is subject to local stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) typical for industrial sites. This outfall plays a role in managing runoff from an industrial catchment, which may include pollutants from manufacturing processes. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies from contamination. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with stormwater regulations, contributing to the environmental stewardship of the Prattville area.

Prattville is located in Autauga County, Alabama, within the Alabama River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one must manage runoff from manufacturing facilities to prevent pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments from entering local waterways. The Alabama River and its tributaries are important ecological and recreational resources, and effective stormwater treatment helps maintain their health.