NAVISTAR-CHEROKEE MANUFACTURING PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Cherokee, Alabama

NAVISTAR-CHEROKEE MANUFACTURING PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 1200 Haley Dr, Cherokee, Alabama, in Colbert County. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial manufacturing site, classified under NAICS 336510 (railroad rolling stock manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) requirements typically apply to such sites, mandating pollution prevention plans, monitoring, and best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. The plant's location in Alabama places it within the Tennessee River basin, a region with significant industrial and agricultural activity. Environmental significance stems from its role in managing stormwater quality from a large manufacturing facility. Proper operation helps prevent contaminants like heavy metals, oils, and sediments from reaching sensitive water bodies. The facility contributes to local flood control and water quality protection, aligning with Clean Water Act goals for maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems.

The facility discharges stormwater into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Industrial runoff from manufacturing sites can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. Regulatory compliance under the NPDES program ensures implementation of best management practices to mitigate these impacts, protecting water quality in a region with mixed urban and agricultural land use.