Overview
INDORAMA VENTURES MOBILITY SCOTTSBORO SAFETWEAVE (IVMSS) is a stormwater outfall in Scottsboro, Alabama, serving an industrial textile facility. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
INDORAMA VENTURES MOBILITY SCOTTSBORO SAFETWEAVE (IVMSS) is a stormwater outfall located at 302 Serrano Way in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial textile manufacturing site, classified under NAICS 313210. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is subject to requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. Stormwater outfalls like IVMSS play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites, preventing pollutants such as sediments, chemicals, and metals from entering local waterways. The facility's location in Scottsboro, near the Tennessee River, underscores the importance of effective stormwater management to protect downstream water resources and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Scottsboro, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management crucial to prevent flooding and erosion. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants like heavy metals and organic compounds, which may impact water quality in receiving streams. The outfall's proximity to the Tennessee River highlights the need for robust treatment and monitoring to protect aquatic life and downstream water uses.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 302 Serrano Way, Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater discharge from an industrial textile manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with NPDES regulations to prevent pollution of local waterways.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
An industrial stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff from an industrial site is discharged into a water body. It is subject to permitting and pollution prevention requirements under the NPDES program.
Effective stormwater management reduces the discharge of pollutants like sediments and chemicals into the Tennessee River watershed, protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.
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