Overview
RAINSVILLE PLANT is a stormwater outfall in Rainsville, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater management.
RAINSVILLE PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 150 Lofton Road in Rainsville, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff in the local area. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program. This regulatory framework requires stormwater outfalls to manage runoff quality and quantity, particularly in urbanized areas. The plant's NAICS code 327320 indicates a connection to ready-mix concrete manufacturing, suggesting the outfall may handle industrial stormwater runoff from such facilities. Stormwater outfalls like RAINSVILLE PLANT play a critical role in preventing flooding and reducing pollutant loads to receiving waters. In Alabama, stormwater management is essential due to the state's frequent rainfall events and varied topography. The facility contributes to local water quality protection by conveying runoff in a controlled manner, supporting community resilience and environmental health.
Environmental context
The RAINSVILLE PLANT is located in DeKalb County, Alabama, an area characterized by the Appalachian foothills and a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local waterways. The facility's discharge may affect nearby water bodies, making proper stormwater management crucial for protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
RAINSVILLE PLANT is located at 150 Lofton Road, Rainsville, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States.
RAINSVILLE PLANT is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the local area, including potential industrial runoff from concrete manufacturing, into receiving waters.
The NAICS code for RAINSVILLE PLANT is 327320, which corresponds to ready-mix concrete manufacturing, indicating the outfall may handle industrial stormwater.
Stormwater outfalls in the United States are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal and industrial sources.
RAINSVILLE PLANT helps manage stormwater runoff by providing a controlled discharge point, reducing flood risk and conveying runoff to prevent water quality degradation in local waterways.
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