STEEL TECHNOLGIES, LLC Stormwater Outfall - Decatur, Alabama Industrial Facility

STEEL TECHNOLGIES, LLC is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 3301 Mallard Fox Road in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. The facility manages stormwater runoff from a site with NAICS codes spanning steel manufacturing and related industries, operating under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. As an industrial stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to NPDES permitting requirements for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The site's operations fall under multiple industrial sectors including steel rolling, iron and steel foundries, and metal coating, which require compliance with EPA's multi-sector general permit or individual permits. The facility's location in Decatur places it within the Tennessee River watershed, a significant water resource in northern Alabama. The facility's stormwater management is critical for controlling pollutant runoff from industrial operations, protecting local water quality in receiving waters. Effective stormwater controls help prevent sediment, heavy metals, and other industrial pollutants from entering nearby waterways, supporting compliance with Clean Water Act goals and local water quality standards.

The facility is located in Decatur, Alabama, within the Tennessee River basin, a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and regional water supply. Industrial stormwater discharges from steel and metal manufacturing operations pose risks of heavy metals, oils, and sediment loading to receiving waters. The site's proximity to the Tennessee River underscores the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent impairment of this critical water resource.