Overview
HUGHES SALVAGE is a stormwater outfall facility in Piedmont, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 regulatory framework.
HUGHES SALVAGE is a stormwater outfall facility located at 6834 AL HWY 21 in Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff in the area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, specifically the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. The facility's location in Alabama places it within a region with significant rainfall and potential for urban runoff management. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater quality and quantity in the Piedmont area. Proper operation of stormwater outfalls is critical for protecting local water bodies from pollution and flooding, supporting community infrastructure and environmental health.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Calhoun County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local waterways. The facility's discharge may affect nearby water bodies, making compliance with NPDES permits and best management practices essential for protecting water quality.
Frequently asked questions
HUGHES SALVAGE is located at 6834 AL HWY 21 in Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.
HUGHES SALVAGE is a stormwater outfall facility, which serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems.
As a stormwater outfall, HUGHES SALVAGE discharges runoff that may contain pollutants. Proper management and compliance with NPDES permits help minimize impacts on local water bodies.
HUGHES SALVAGE is currently operational, actively managing stormwater discharge in the Piedmont area.
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