Overview
National Packaging - Central Parkway is an operational stormwater outfall in Decatur, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from an industrial catchment under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
National Packaging - Central Parkway is a stormwater outfall located at 3306 Central Parkway in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving an industrial catchment area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. As a stormwater outfall, the facility discharges collected runoff from the surrounding industrial site into local waterways. The outfall is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements typical for small municipalities and industrial facilities in Alabama, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility plays a key role in managing stormwater runoff from the National Packaging site, helping to mitigate flooding and reduce pollutant loads to receiving waters. Its operation supports compliance with local water quality standards and contributes to the broader stormwater management strategy in the Decatur area.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges into the Tennessee River basin, which is a major water resource in northern Alabama. The surrounding area is a mix of industrial and urban land uses, with potential for runoff containing sediments, nutrients, and industrial pollutants. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires monitoring and control of stormwater discharges to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 3306 Central Parkway in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial site, operating under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
The outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding, controls erosion, and limits pollutant discharges to waterways, protecting water quality in the Tennessee River basin.
Common pollutants include sediments, heavy metals, oils, and chemicals from industrial activities, which are managed through treatment and prevention measures.
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