Overview
RTS SCRAP METAL is a stormwater outfall facility in Jackson, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial scrap metal site.
RTS SCRAP METAL is a stormwater outfall facility located at 4125 Industrial Road in Jackson, Clarke County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial scrap metal operation, contributing to local stormwater management in the region. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges stormwater runoff from the industrial site into nearby waterways. In the United States, such outfalls are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which requires industrial facilities to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitor discharge quality. The facility operates within the context of Alabama's stormwater regulations, which align with federal Clean Water Act requirements. The facility's location in an industrial area of Jackson, Alabama, means it manages runoff from scrap metal processing activities, which can involve pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management of this stormwater is important to protect local water quality in the surrounding watershed, which may drain to the Tombigbee River or its tributaries.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Clarke County, Alabama, within the Gulf Coast region. The local climate features high rainfall, which increases stormwater runoff volumes. The industrial catchment area, focused on scrap metal processing, poses potential risks of heavy metal and hydrocarbon contamination in stormwater discharges. The receiving waters may be sensitive to such pollutants, making effective stormwater management critical for protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
RTS SCRAP METAL stormwater outfall is located at 4125 Industrial Road, Jackson, Clarke County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial scrap metal facility, discharging it into local waterways under NPDES permit requirements.
Common pollutants include heavy metals (e.g., lead, zinc, copper), oils, grease, and sediments from scrap metal processing activities.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the NPDES program, requiring industrial facilities to obtain permits, implement SWPPPs, and monitor discharges to comply with the Clean Water Act.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollutant loads entering waterways, preventing contamination of drinking water sources, protecting aquatic life, and maintaining recreational uses.
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