Overview
PLASMAN CORP LLC FORT PAYNE PLANT is a stormwater outfall in Fort Payne, Alabama, serving industrial facilities. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 permit regulations.
PLASMAN CORP LLC FORT PAYNE PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 403 Airport Road W in Fort Payne, De Kalb County, Alabama. The facility serves industrial operations, including NAICS codes 326199 (other plastics product manufacturing), 336360 (motor vehicle seating and interior trim manufacturing), and 336390 (other motor vehicle parts manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from these industrial activities. 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 facilities are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The plant's location in Alabama subjects it to state-level implementation of federal standards. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on local water bodies receiving stormwater runoff. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as sediments, metals, and chemicals. Proper management through best management practices (BMPs) and regular monitoring is essential to protect water quality in the surrounding area. The facility's compliance with permit conditions helps mitigate risks to downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Fort Payne, Alabama, within the Coosa River basin. Industrial stormwater runoff from manufacturing operations can introduce pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and suspended solids into local waterways. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 403 Airport Road W, Fort Payne, Alabama 35968, in De Kalb County.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial manufacturing operations, including plastics and motor vehicle parts production.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES program, which regulates industrial stormwater discharges through permits and requires pollution prevention plans.
The outfall serves facilities in plastics product manufacturing (NAICS 326199), motor vehicle seating and interior trim (336360), and other motor vehicle parts (336390).
Proper management through SWPPPs and BMPs reduces pollutant loads in runoff, protecting local water bodies from contamination by sediments, chemicals, and other industrial byproducts.
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