Overview
REED CONTRACTING SERVICES ASPHALT PLANT 5 is an operational stormwater outfall in Madison, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial asphalt facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
REED CONTRACTING SERVICES ASPHALT PLANT 5 is a stormwater outfall located at 2631 County Line Road SW in Madison, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial asphalt production site, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. As a stormwater outfall in an industrial catchment, it is subject to specific discharge monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility operates within Madison County, Alabama, a region with a mix of urban and industrial development. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for conveying runoff from impervious surfaces to receiving waters, and they must comply with local MS4 permit requirements. The plant's operational status indicates it is actively managing stormwater discharges, with oversight from state and federal environmental agencies. Environmental significance lies in its role in preventing untreated industrial runoff from directly entering water bodies. Proper management of stormwater outfalls helps protect local streams and rivers from sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants associated with asphalt production. This facility contributes to the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the Tennessee Valley region, supporting water quality goals under the Clean Water Act.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an industrial area of Madison, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from asphalt plants can contain pollutants such as suspended solids, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals. The outfall discharges to local water bodies that may be impaired or sensitive to urban runoff. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES MS4 program requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2631 County Line Road SW in Madison, Alabama, United States.
A stormwater outfall at an asphalt plant collects and discharges rainwater runoff from the site. It is designed to convey stormwater away from industrial areas to prevent flooding and to manage pollutant loads through best management practices.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 permit program. Industrial facilities must obtain coverage under a general permit and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
The NPDES MS4 program requires the facility to control stormwater discharges through structural and non-structural measures, monitor outfall quality, and submit annual reports to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Asphalt plant stormwater runoff can contain pollutants like sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Proper management is essential to protect local water bodies from contamination.
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