Overview
NAVISTAR HUNTSVILLE EXPANSION is an operational stormwater outfall in Huntsville, Alabama, serving an industrial catchment. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for stormwater discharge.
NAVISTAR HUNTSVILLE EXPANSION is a stormwater outfall located at 485 Short Pike Rd in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. As an industrial facility, it manages stormwater runoff from the site, which includes activities related to NAICS codes 237990, 238910, and 333618, covering heavy construction and industrial machinery manufacturing. The outfall operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. In Alabama, stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated under the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) NPDES program. The facility is classified as a stormwater outfall, meaning it discharges collected stormwater directly to receiving waters. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on local water bodies from industrial runoff. The facility's location in Huntsville, a growing urban and industrial hub, means stormwater management is critical to protect downstream water quality. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions, including stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and monitoring, is essential for minimizing environmental impact.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial activities on site may contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons to local waterways. Effective stormwater management is crucial to protect aquatic ecosystems and comply with Clean Water Act requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 485 Short Pike Rd in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater runoff from the site, which includes heavy construction and industrial machinery manufacturing activities.
The outfall operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, regulated in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Industrial facilities must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and comply with discharge limits.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals into local waterways, potentially harming aquatic life and water quality. Proper management through SWPPPs and treatment is essential to mitigate these impacts.
The Clean Water Act requires NPDES permits for stormwater discharges from industrial activities, construction sites, and municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s). Permits set limits on pollutant levels and require monitoring and reporting to protect water quality.
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