Overview
KOHLER-HUNTSVILLE DISTRIBUTION CENTER is an operational stormwater outfall in Huntsville, Alabama, managing runoff from a large distribution facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
KOHLER-HUNTSVILLE DISTRIBUTION CENTER is a stormwater outfall located at 3454 Wall Triana Highway SW in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a distribution center classified under NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage), indicating a large-scale industrial catchment area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. Given its location in Huntsville, it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities. The facility's primary function is to collect and discharge stormwater from the distribution center's impervious surfaces, such as parking lots and rooftops, into local waterways. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Tennessee River basin. Stormwater runoff from industrial and commercial sites can carry pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Proper management through best management practices (BMPs) is essential to protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to significant stormwater runoff. Urban and industrial development in Madison County increases the risk of pollutant loading to local streams. The outfall's discharge may affect water quality in nearby water bodies, necessitating compliance with NPDES permit limits and implementation of stormwater control measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 3454 Wall Triana Highway SW, Huntsville, Alabama 35824, in Madison County.
It is a stormwater outfall that collects and discharges stormwater runoff from a large distribution center, managing rainwater from impervious surfaces to prevent flooding and control pollution.
As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act through the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, likely under Phase II requirements for small municipalities.
The facility is classified under NAICS 493110, which corresponds to General Warehousing and Storage, indicating an industrial/commercial catchment.
Stormwater outfalls like this one help control runoff volume and pollutant loads through best management practices, reducing impacts on receiving waters such as streams in the Tennessee River basin.
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