Overview
RAYTHEON MISSLE SYSTEMS RRMIF-HUNTSVILLE is a stormwater outfall in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, USA. It serves an industrial facility under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
RAYTHEON MISSLE SYSTEMS RRMIF-HUNTSVILLE is a stormwater outfall located at 7745 Eagle Road in Redstone Arsenal, Madison County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharges from an industrial site classified under NAICS 336414 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Given its industrial catchment, the outfall is subject to stormwater pollution prevention plan requirements and monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The facility is located in the Tennessee Valley region, which experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical. This outfall contributes to the management of stormwater runoff from the Raytheon facility, helping to control the discharge of pollutants into local waterways. The site is within the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for communities. Proper operation of this outfall is essential for protecting water quality and meeting regulatory obligations under the Clean Water Act.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Tennessee River watershed, a major waterway in the southeastern United States. The region has a humid subtropical climate with annual rainfall exceeding 50 inches, leading to significant stormwater runoff. Industrial catchments like this one can contribute pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments to receiving waters. The outfall's discharge may affect local streams and the Tennessee River, which are used for recreation, drinking water, and aquatic habitat. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 7745 Eagle Road in Redstone Arsenal, Madison County, Alabama, USA.
It serves an industrial facility classified under NAICS 336414, which is guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permits, which regulate stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollutant loads to local waterways, protecting aquatic habitats and water quality in the Tennessee River watershed.
The NPDES MS4 program requires industrial facilities to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans, monitor discharges, and use best management practices to minimize environmental impact.
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