Overview
NUCOR TUBULAR PRODUCTS INC is an operational stormwater outfall in Decatur, Alabama, serving an industrial facility. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 permit regulations.
NUCOR TUBULAR PRODUCTS INC is a stormwater outfall located at 2000 Independence Ave in Decatur, Alabama, within Morgan County. The facility is operational and serves an industrial site with NAICS codes 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing) and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the industrial catchment area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The facility's location in Decatur places it within the Tennessee River watershed, which is a significant water resource in the region. Environmental significance of this outfall relates to its potential impact on local water quality. Industrial stormwater runoff can contain pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management and treatment are essential to protect the Tennessee River and its tributaries. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps mitigate risks to aquatic ecosystems and downstream water users.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Decatur, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The Tennessee River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water, recreation, and industrial uses. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like NUCOR TUBULAR PRODUCTS INC can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through permit limits and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2000 Independence Ave, Decatur, Alabama 35601, in Morgan County, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages industrial runoff from a facility involved in iron and steel pipe and tube manufacturing, as well as fabricated structural metal manufacturing.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements, likely under the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial activities.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like metals, oils, and sediments into water bodies. Proper management under NPDES permits helps protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
The US EPA regulates industrial stormwater discharges under the NPDES program, requiring permits that set limits on pollutants and mandate best management practices to reduce runoff contamination.
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