Overview
MICHELIN TIRE CORPORATION operates a stormwater outfall in Midland City, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial tire manufacturing facilities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
MICHELIN TIRE CORPORATION operates a stormwater outfall located at 3792 Mance Newton Road in Midland City, Dale County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial tire manufacturing operations, classified under NAICS codes 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 326211 (Tire Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Clean Water Act's industrial stormwater regulations. The facility operates under Alabama's NPDES program, which requires compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff from industrial activities. Given the tire manufacturing context, potential pollutants include sediment, oils, heavy metals, and chemicals used in rubber processing. The outfall likely discharges to local waterways in the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in mitigating industrial runoff impacts on downstream water quality. The Choctawhatchee River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for communities. Proper stormwater management at this site helps reduce pollutant loads, protect habitat, and maintain compliance with water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with high annual rainfall (over 50 inches), increasing stormwater runoff volumes. Industrial activities at tire manufacturing sites can introduce pollutants such as suspended solids, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals into local waterways. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality, particularly given the ecological sensitivity of Gulf Coast estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 3792 Mance Newton Road in Midland City, Dale County, Alabama, USA.
It manages stormwater runoff from industrial tire manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with NPDES regulations through pollution prevention and best management practices.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES program, including industrial stormwater permitting requirements and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs).
Runoff may contain pollutants like oils, heavy metals, and chemicals from rubber processing, which can harm aquatic ecosystems if not properly managed. The facility's BMPs help mitigate these impacts.
The facility implements a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) with best management practices such as sediment controls, spill prevention, and regular monitoring to meet NPDES permit conditions.
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