Overview
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION operates a stormwater outfall in Troy, Alabama, managing runoff from aircraft manufacturing facilities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION operates a stormwater outfall located at 299 Airport Boulevard in Troy, Pike County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from aircraft manufacturing operations (NAICS 336411, 336413) and is subject to US EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it must comply with sector-specific effluent guidelines and implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in runoff. The site is located in a region with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by frequent rainfall, which increases the importance of effective stormwater management. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Compliance with NPDES permits and regular monitoring are essential to protect water quality in the surrounding watershed. The facility's location near Troy Municipal Airport also highlights the need for coordination with local stormwater management programs.
Environmental context
The stormwater outfall is situated in Pike County, Alabama, within the Conecuh River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with high annual rainfall, making stormwater management critical for preventing flooding and water pollution. Industrial runoff from aircraft manufacturing may contain pollutants such as metals, solvents, and petroleum hydrocarbons, which can impair local water bodies if not properly managed. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements to minimize these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 299 Airport Boulevard in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, USA.
It is an industrial stormwater outfall that manages runoff from aircraft manufacturing operations, classified under NAICS codes 336411 and 336413.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for industrial stormwater discharges to protect water quality.
Common pollutants include heavy metals, oils, grease, solvents, and sediments from manufacturing processes and outdoor storage areas.
The facility implements best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment controls, spill prevention, and regular monitoring as required by its NPDES permit.
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