Overview
HAWK PLASTICS, LLC is an operational stormwater outfall in Childersburg, Alabama, managing industrial stormwater discharges under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
HAWK PLASTICS, LLC operates a stormwater outfall facility located at 193 First Road in Childersburg, Talladega County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial plastics manufacturing site, discharging into local waterways. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be monitored and controlled to prevent pollution. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Typical controls include best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular inspections to minimize pollutant runoff. This outfall contributes to the stormwater management infrastructure in Childersburg, a community in the Coosa River watershed. Proper management of industrial stormwater is critical to protect water quality in receiving streams, which support local ecosystems and downstream uses. The facility's compliance with permit conditions helps reduce the impact of urban and industrial runoff on the environment.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Coosa River basin, a region with significant ecological importance. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments that may impair water quality. The local climate, with frequent thunderstorms, increases runoff volumes, making effective stormwater management essential to prevent erosion and contamination of nearby water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 193 First Road in Childersburg, Talladega County, Alabama, USA.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial plastics manufacturing site, discharging treated or controlled runoff into local waterways under an NPDES permit.
The facility is regulated under the US Clean Water Act via the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Best management practices such as sediment basins and oil-water separators reduce pollutants like heavy metals and sediments, preventing contamination of local streams and protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Alabama's frequent rainfall and industrial base make stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and water pollution, supporting the state's water quality goals under the Clean Water Act.
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