Overview
KADANT BLACK CLAWSON is a stormwater outfall in Theodore, Alabama, managing industrial stormwater discharges under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program.
KADANT BLACK CLAWSON is a stormwater outfall located at 5890 I-10 Industrial Parkway in Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a critical role in controlling the quality and quantity of runoff entering local waterways. The facility is classified under NAICS code 332439, indicating manufacturing of other metalworking machinery. Stormwater outfalls at industrial sites are subject to specific NPDES permitting requirements, including the development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutant loads. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees compliance with federal stormwater regulations. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Mobile Bay watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments, which may affect water quality and aquatic habitats. Proper management of this outfall helps protect downstream ecosystems and supports community water quality goals.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in Theodore, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, a region known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems and significant ecological importance. Industrial stormwater discharges in this area must comply with NPDES permit conditions to prevent impairment of local water bodies. The facility's catchment is primarily industrial, with potential pollutants including metals and hydrocarbons from manufacturing activities.
Frequently asked questions
KADANT BLACK CLAWSON is located at 5890 I-10 Industrial Parkway in Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater discharges from a metalworking machinery manufacturing facility, operating under NPDES MS4 permit requirements.
This outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act and the NPDES MS4 permit program, administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Industrial stormwater outfalls can discharge pollutants such as sediments, oils, grease, heavy metals, and chemicals from manufacturing processes, requiring treatment and best management practices.
Stormwater management reduces pollutant loads and controls runoff volumes, preventing erosion, flooding, and contamination of rivers, lakes, and coastal waters like Mobile Bay.
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