Overview
OWENS CORNING HT INCORPORATED is a stormwater outfall in Phenix City, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
OWENS CORNING HT INCORPORATED is a stormwater outfall located at 908 Owens Corning Drive in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 327993 (mineral wool manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities managing stormwater in the region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Given its location in Alabama, it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities, though the specific permit status is not detailed. The industrial catchment area suggests that stormwater may be subject to additional industrial stormwater permitting requirements. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water quality in the Chattahoochee River watershed, which is a major water body in the region. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals from entering waterways. The facility's role in the local stormwater infrastructure helps mitigate flood risks and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in Phenix City, Alabama, within the Chattahoochee River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. The industrial catchment area, including mineral wool manufacturing, may contribute pollutants such as suspended solids and industrial chemicals to stormwater runoff. Discharge to the Chattahoochee River, which is used for drinking water and recreation, necessitates compliance with NPDES permit limits to protect aquatic life and human health.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 908 Owens Corning Drive in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial site involved in mineral wool manufacturing (NAICS 327993) into the local drainage system.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permits, which regulate stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama can affect water quality in rivers like the Chattahoochee, especially from industrial catchments. Proper management helps prevent pollution and flooding.
The NPDES MS4 program requires permits for stormwater discharges from municipal systems, including controls to reduce pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
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