NEO Industries Alabama Stormwater Outfall in Decatur, Alabama

NEO Industries Alabama is a stormwater outfall located at 1465 North Park Drive in Decatur, Alabama, within Morgan County. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 332813 (metal coating, engraving, and allied services). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point sources regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are subject to EPA's NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) requirements, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring for pollutants. The facility's discharge likely flows into local water bodies, potentially including the Tennessee River or its tributaries, given Decatur's location along the Tennessee River. Compliance with permit limits for metals, oils, and suspended solids is critical. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing industrial runoff in an area with mixed urban and industrial land use. Proper stormwater management helps protect water quality in the Tennessee River watershed, which supports regional drinking water, recreation, and aquatic habitats. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing regulatory oversight and pollution prevention efforts.

The facility is located in Decatur, Alabama, an industrial hub along the Tennessee River. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The Tennessee River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and municipal water supplies. Effective stormwater management at this outfall is essential to prevent degradation of water quality and to comply with Clean Water Act requirements, particularly under the NPDES MSGP for industrial facilities.