Overview
SABIC Innovative Plastics US LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Lowndesboro, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial plastic manufacturing facilities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
SABIC Innovative Plastics US LLC operates a stormwater outfall located at 1 Plastics Dr in Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations involved in plastics and resin manufacturing, as classified by NAICS codes 212319, 212390, 212399, 325211, and 326113. The outfall is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure serving the site. As an industrial stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA's NPDES permitting program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and conduct monitoring to ensure discharges meet water quality standards. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees compliance with federal stormwater regulations. The outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment, which may contain pollutants such as suspended solids, metals, and organic chemicals typical of plastics manufacturing. Proper management is critical to protect downstream water bodies in the Alabama River basin. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in Lowndes County, Alabama, within the Alabama River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. Industrial catchments like this one can contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and organic compounds to receiving waters. The facility's discharge is regulated under the NPDES program to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the area.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 1 Plastics Dr in Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from industrial plastic manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with NPDES regulations to protect water quality.
The outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act through EPA's NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
The facility operates under NAICS codes 212319, 212390, 212399, 325211, and 326113, covering various plastics and resin manufacturing activities.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollutant loads to receiving waters, protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality in the Alabama River basin.
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