Overview
MMC Materials, Inc. - Millport Plant is an operational stormwater outfall in Millport, Alabama, USA. It manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations under federal and state regulatory frameworks.
MMC Materials, Inc. - Millport Plant is a stormwater outfall facility located at 14585 Highway 96 in Millport, Lamar County, Alabama, United States. As an operational stormwater outfall, it serves to collect and discharge stormwater runoff from the industrial site, which is part of the broader MMC Materials operations. The facility is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically regulated under NPDES industrial stormwater permits, which require implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutant loads. The facility's discharge may be monitored for parameters such as total suspended solids, pH, and oil and grease, depending on the permit conditions. In Alabama, industrial stormwater discharges are often covered under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Tombigbee River basin. Proper stormwater management at industrial sites helps prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of local waterways. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is critical to protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The Millport Plant is located in Lamar County, Alabama, within the watershed of the Tombigbee River. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management crucial to prevent flooding and water pollution. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, which may affect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act ensures that facilities implement controls to minimize these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 14585 Highway 96 in Millport, Lamar County, Alabama, United States.
It is an operational stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from the industrial site, regulated under the NPDES program.
The facility operates under the Clean Water Act's NPDES permitting program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Proper stormwater management reduces pollutant loads such as sediment and chemicals, preventing contamination of local waterways and protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Common pollutants include total suspended solids, oil and grease, heavy metals, and other chemicals associated with industrial activities.
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