Overview
SOUTHWIRE COMPANY (12FL FACILITY) is a stormwater outfall in Florence, Alabama, USA. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for industrial stormwater discharges.
SOUTHWIRE COMPANY (12FL FACILITY) is a stormwater outfall located at 4250 BRYSON BLVD. in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site, classified under NAICS code 488991 for other support activities for air transportation. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires stormwater discharges from industrial facilities to be covered by an NPDES permit. The MSGP establishes effluent limits, monitoring requirements, and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in stormwater runoff. Typical BMPs include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular site inspections. The facility's location in an industrial area of Florence suggests potential exposure to pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing stormwater quality in the Tennessee River watershed, which receives runoff from the Florence area. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies from pollution and flooding. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements is critical for maintaining water quality standards in Alabama's surface waters.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Florence, Alabama, within the Tennessee River basin. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments, which may impact receiving waters. The facility's outfall likely discharges to a local water body that eventually flows into the Tennessee River, a major water source for the region.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 4250 BRYSON BLVD. in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater runoff from the Southwire Company facility, classified under NAICS 488991.
The facility is regulated under the US EPA NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, as required by the Clean Water Act.
Common pollutants include sediments, heavy metals, oils, grease, and chemicals from industrial activities, which are controlled through best management practices.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollution in rivers and streams, prevents flooding, and maintains water quality for ecosystems and communities in the Tennessee River watershed.
Other Stormwater Outfall plants in United States · 6 nearby