Overview
SANOH AMERICA is a stormwater outfall in Scottsboro, Alabama, serving industrial facilities including automotive parts manufacturing. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 permit regulations.
SANOH AMERICA is a stormwater outfall located at 103 Thomas French Drive in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama. The facility serves industrial operations with NAICS codes including 236210 (industrial building construction), 332117 (powder metallurgy parts manufacturing), 336340 (motor vehicle brake system manufacturing), and 336390 (other motor vehicle parts manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from these industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The outfall likely discharges to a receiving water body in the Tennessee River basin. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on local water quality from industrial stormwater runoff. The facility's location in Scottsboro, near the Tennessee River, underscores the importance of proper stormwater management to protect aquatic ecosystems. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions, including monitoring and reporting, is critical for minimizing pollution from industrial activities.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Scottsboro, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Industrial stormwater runoff from automotive parts manufacturing can contain pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The area's climate includes significant rainfall, increasing runoff volumes. Proper management through BMPs like sediment basins and oil-water separators is essential to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
SANOH AMERICA stormwater outfall is located at 103 Thomas French Drive, Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama 35768, United States.
This stormwater outfall manages runoff from industrial facilities engaged in automotive parts manufacturing, including brake systems and other motor vehicle components.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act via the NPDES program, likely under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges.
An industrial stormwater outfall is a discharge point where stormwater runoff from industrial sites is released into receiving waters, regulated to control pollutants.
Stormwater management in Alabama uses best management practices to reduce pollutants like sediment and chemicals, protecting water quality in rivers like the Tennessee River.
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