SEJONG ALABAMA, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Fort Deposit, Alabama

SEJONG ALABAMA, LLC operates a stormwater outfall located at 450 Old Fort Road in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS codes 336360 and 336390, which cover motor vehicle seating and interior trim manufacturing, as well as other motor vehicle parts manufacturing. The outfall is operational and subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Clean Water Act. Stormwater outfalls in industrial settings like this one are regulated to prevent pollutants from entering waterways. The facility likely holds a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual NPDES permit, requiring implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs). In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees compliance with federal stormwater regulations. The outfall discharges into local receiving waters, which may include streams or rivers in the Alabama River basin. Proper management of stormwater from this industrial site is important to protect water quality in the region, particularly given the potential for contaminants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments from manufacturing operations. The facility's location in a rural area of Lowndes County underscores the need for effective stormwater controls to safeguard downstream ecosystems.

The stormwater outfall from SEJONG ALABAMA, LLC discharges into receiving waters within the Alabama River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, posing risks to water quality and aquatic life. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions, including monitoring and BMPs, is critical to minimizing environmental impact in this ecologically sensitive region.