Overview
SHERMAN INDUSTRIES LLC - PRATTVILLE PLANT is a stormwater outfall in Prattville, Alabama, serving an industrial facility. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for stormwater discharge.
SHERMAN INDUSTRIES LLC - PRATTVILLE PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 740 County Road 4 East in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The facility is operational and serves an industrial site classified under NAICS 327320 (ready-mix concrete manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the industrial premises, discharging into local waterways. 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 activities are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The plant's location in Alabama places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Environmental significance includes potential impacts on receiving water bodies from stormwater runoff containing pollutants such as sediment, chemicals, or heavy metals. The facility's compliance with permit conditions and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) are critical for protecting local water quality. The outfall contributes to the broader stormwater management infrastructure in Prattville, supporting flood control and pollution prevention.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Autauga County, Alabama, within the watershed of the Alabama River. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and concrete-related chemicals into nearby streams. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff events. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 740 County Road 4 East, Prattville, Alabama 36067, in Autauga County, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 327320 (ready-mix concrete manufacturing).
The facility is subject to the US Clean Water Act and NPDES stormwater regulations, including the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial activities, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Stormwater outfalls like this one control runoff from industrial sites, reducing pollutant loads such as sediment and chemicals that could harm aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the Alabama River watershed.
The plant is operational, meaning it is actively managing stormwater discharges in compliance with its permit requirements.
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