Overview
Hokes Bluff Welding & Fab is a stormwater outfall in Hokes Bluff, Alabama, USA. It manages industrial stormwater discharges under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
Hokes Bluff Welding & Fab is a stormwater outfall located at 2875 Alford Bend Road in Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, Alabama, USA. This facility manages industrial stormwater runoff from metal fabrication and construction machinery manufacturing operations, as indicated by its NAICS codes 332312 and 333120. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulatory framework, which governs point source discharges to surface waters. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be covered by an NPDES permit. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely discharges to a nearby waterbody, and the facility must implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in stormwater runoff, such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals. As an industrial stormwater outfall, this facility plays a role in managing the environmental impact of stormwater runoff from industrial activities. Proper management helps protect local water quality in the Coosa River basin, which is a significant water resource in the region. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is essential for minimizing pollution and maintaining the ecological health of receiving waters.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Etowah County, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. The Coosa River is a major tributary of the Alabama River and supports diverse aquatic life. Industrial stormwater discharges from metal fabrication and machinery manufacturing can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The local climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of water quality and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2875 Alford Bend Road, Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, Alabama, USA, with coordinates 33.999550, -85.866590.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater discharges from metal fabrication and construction machinery manufacturing operations.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Common pollutants include heavy metals (e.g., zinc, copper, lead), oils, grease, sediments, and other contaminants from manufacturing processes.
The NPDES program requires facilities to obtain permits that set limits on pollutant discharges and mandate best management practices to reduce runoff pollution, protecting water quality.
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