Overview
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL is a stormwater outfall in Troy, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial facility under NPDES MS4 permit regulations.
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL is a stormwater outfall located at 5500 County Road 37 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and handles stormwater discharge from an industrial site involved in manufacturing and defense-related activities. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which regulates point source discharges to surface waters. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires permits for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The NPDES MS4 program addresses stormwater runoff from municipal separate storm sewer systems, but industrial facilities like this one typically have individual or general permits. The outfall likely serves a large industrial catchment, given the parent company's scale and the NAICS codes listed (e.g., 336414 for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing). Environmental significance includes potential impacts on local water bodies in Pike County. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management and treatment are essential to protect downstream ecosystems. The facility's compliance with permit conditions helps mitigate risks to water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Pike County, Alabama, within the Conecuh River watershed. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites can introduce pollutants like metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids into local streams. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases runoff volume and pollutant transport. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act ensures that the outfall meets effluent limits and best management practices to protect aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5500 County Road 37 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial facility, discharging it under an NPDES permit to comply with the Clean Water Act.
The outfall is regulated under the U.S. Clean Water Act, likely through an NPDES industrial stormwater permit, which sets limits on pollutants and requires best management practices.
Stormwater outfalls can affect local water quality by discharging pollutants from urban and industrial areas. In Alabama, these discharges are monitored to protect rivers and streams like those in the Conecuh River watershed.
While MS4 permits cover municipal systems, industrial facilities like this one are typically covered under separate NPDES industrial stormwater permits, which require pollution prevention plans and monitoring.
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