Overview
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES INC operates a stormwater outfall in Anniston, Alabama, managing industrial stormwater discharges under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES INC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 106 National Dr., Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. The facility manages industrial stormwater discharges from manufacturing activities, including bus and industrial building construction, as indicated by its NAICS codes. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be controlled through best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring. The outfall likely serves an industrial catchment area, with runoff potentially containing pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals typical of manufacturing operations. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions, including effluent limits and monitoring requirements, is essential to protect receiving waters. Located in Anniston, Alabama, the facility discharges into local waterways that may eventually flow into the Coosa River basin. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on water quality in an area with a history of industrial activity. Proper stormwater management helps prevent pollution of downstream water bodies, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing regulatory oversight to ensure compliance with stormwater discharge standards.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in Anniston, Alabama, which is part of the Coosa River watershed. The region has a history of industrial activity, and stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons. The receiving water bodies may be subject to impairments from urban and industrial runoff, making effective stormwater management critical for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 106 National Dr., Anniston, Alabama 36207, in Calhoun County, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall facility that manages industrial stormwater discharges from manufacturing operations, including bus and industrial building construction.
The facility is regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, likely under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges.
Industrial stormwater can contain sediment, oil, grease, heavy metals, and other pollutants from manufacturing activities, which are controlled through best management practices.
Anniston has a history of industrial activity, and proper stormwater management helps protect local waterways in the Coosa River basin from pollution, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
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