Overview
Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products Florence Alabama Plant is an operational stormwater outfall in Florence, Alabama, USA. It manages industrial stormwater discharge under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products Florence Alabama Plant is a stormwater outfall located at 1547 Helton Drive in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and handles stormwater runoff from an industrial site, classified under NAICS code 331318 (Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be managed through best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to prevent pollution of receiving waters. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely discharges to a nearby waterbody, potentially the Tennessee River, which is a major regional water resource. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing stormwater from aluminum fabrication operations, which can contain pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and oils. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility's location in an industrial area of Florence underscores the importance of compliance with stormwater regulations to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Florence, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical. Industrial stormwater discharges from aluminum fabrication can introduce pollutants like aluminum, copper, and zinc into local waterways. The Tennessee River is an ecologically important waterbody supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water. Effective stormwater control measures are essential to prevent degradation of water quality and maintain the health of the river ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1547 Helton Drive, Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, with coordinates 34.824380, -87.666930.
It is an operational stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater discharge from an aluminum fabrication facility, regulated under the US EPA NPDES program.
The facility operates under NAICS code 331318, which covers Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production.
The outfall is subject to the Clean Water Act and the US EPA's NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Stormwater runoff from aluminum fabrication can contain pollutants like heavy metals and oils, which can harm aquatic ecosystems. Proper management through BMPs and monitoring helps protect water quality in receiving waters like the Tennessee River.
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