Sherman Industries Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Huntsville, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

Sherman Industries Inc. is a stormwater outfall located at 100 Pegram Street NW in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial sites in the United States. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial catchment associated with NAICS code 327320 (ready-mix concrete manufacturing). The facility's stormwater management is subject to the Clean Water Act and Alabama's water quality standards. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one typically require permits under the NPDES program, with effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect receiving waters. The site's location in Huntsville places it within the Tennessee River basin, where stormwater runoff can impact local water bodies. Operationally, Sherman Industries Inc. contributes to managing stormwater from industrial activities, helping to control pollutants such as sediment, oil, and chemicals. Proper stormwater management at this facility supports compliance with environmental regulations and reduces the risk of contamination to nearby streams and rivers. The facility's role is part of broader efforts to maintain water quality in urban and industrial areas of Alabama.

The facility is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, potentially affecting water quality in receiving streams. The area's climate includes frequent rainfall, increasing the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent erosion and flooding. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program aims to mitigate these impacts through permit conditions and best management practices.