HERITAGE PLASTICS Stormwater Outfall, Sylacauga, Alabama | United States

HERITAGE PLASTICS is a stormwater outfall facility located at 851 Sylacauga Fayetteville Hwy in Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically classified as a stormwater outfall. It serves an industrial catchment associated with plastics manufacturing (NAICS 326199). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, HERITAGE PLASTICS operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial facilities are typically required to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharges, often under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility's location in Alabama subjects it to state-level implementation by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The environmental significance of HERITAGE PLASTICS lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial site. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as chemicals, sediments, and heavy metals, which may impact local water bodies. The facility's compliance with permit conditions is essential to protect the quality of receiving waters in the Sylacauga area.

The facility is located in Sylacauga, Alabama, within the Coosa River basin. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like HERITAGE PLASTICS can contribute pollutants to local waterways, potentially affecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality. The area's climate, with significant rainfall, increases the importance of proper stormwater management to prevent erosion and pollutant transport.