Overview
NUCOR CORPORATION VULCRAFT DIVISION is an operational stormwater outfall in Fort Payne, Alabama, serving industrial facilities including prefabricated metal building and steel fabrication operations.
NUCOR CORPORATION VULCRAFT DIVISION is a stormwater outfall located at 7205 Gault Avenue North in Fort Payne, De Kalb County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 237990 (other heavy and civil engineering construction), 238910 (site preparation contractors), 332311 (prefabricated metal building and component manufacturing), 332312 (fabricated structural metal manufacturing), and 332322 (sheet metal work manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff from these industrial operations into local waterways. The facility operates under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Clean Water Act. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, which require implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The site's location in an industrial area of Fort Payne suggests the outfall handles runoff from manufacturing and construction-related activities. Stormwater management at this facility is critical for protecting local water quality in the Coosa River basin, which receives drainage from De Kalb County. Proper operation and maintenance of stormwater controls help reduce the discharge of sediment, metals, and other pollutants associated with steel fabrication and construction operations. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions supports broader environmental goals for the region's surface waters.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Fort Payne, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed, which drains into the Alabama River system. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for controlling runoff from industrial areas. The outfall serves an industrial catchment with metal fabrication and construction activities, which can contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons to stormwater. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits aims to minimize these impacts on receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 7205 Gault Avenue North in Fort Payne, De Kalb County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial operations including prefabricated metal building manufacturing, structural steel fabrication, and construction activities.
The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated through the NPDES permitting program, likely under a Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges.
The outfall serves industries classified under NAICS codes 237990, 238910, 332311, 332312, and 332322, covering heavy construction, site preparation, and metal fabrication.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollutant loads such as sediment and metals from industrial runoff, protecting water quality in the Coosa River basin and downstream ecosystems.
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