Overview
Hodges Warehouse and Logistics is a stormwater outfall in Montgomery, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial and logistics operations. The facility operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 permit regulations.
Hodges Warehouse and Logistics is a stormwater outfall located at 1550 Jackson Ferry Road in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The facility serves an industrial catchment area associated with warehousing and logistics activities, classified under NAICS codes 484110 (General Freight Trucking) and 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the site into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of Montgomery County and the state of Alabama. Stormwater management at industrial sites like this typically involves best management practices (BMPs) such as detention basins, oil-water separators, and sediment controls to mitigate pollutant loads. The outfall's discharge may be subject to monitoring requirements under the facility's stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), which is mandated for industrial activities to comply with NPDES permits. Environmental significance lies in the facility's potential impact on receiving waters in the Montgomery area. Runoff from warehousing and logistics operations can contain pollutants like sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, and debris. Proper management is critical to protect water quality in the Alabama River basin, which supports local ecosystems and community water supplies. The facility's compliance with stormwater regulations helps minimize its environmental footprint.
Environmental context
Montgomery, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff from industrial sites. The facility's discharge may enter local streams that feed into the Alabama River, a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a drinking water source. Industrial catchments like this one pose risks of transporting pollutants such as sediment, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals into sensitive water bodies, necessitating robust stormwater management practices under the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 1550 Jackson Ferry Road in Montgomery, Alabama, United States, within Montgomery County.
It is a stormwater outfall serving a warehouse and logistics facility, managing runoff from industrial activities such as freight trucking and warehousing.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices for industrial sites.
Typical pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, and debris from vehicle traffic, loading areas, and outdoor storage.
Proper management reduces pollutant loads entering the Alabama River basin, safeguarding aquatic habitats and drinking water sources for the community.
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