Overview
SWEET WATER TRUCKING INC is an operational stormwater outfall in Sweet Water, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site in Marengo County.
SWEET WATER TRUCKING INC is a stormwater outfall located at 34 6th Ave in Sweet Water, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving an industrial catchment in Marengo County, and is classified as a stormwater outfall under the US regulatory framework. As a stormwater outfall, this facility is subject to the US Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES permit for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in Alabama places it within the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES program. Stormwater outfalls like this one are designed to convey runoff from industrial sites to receiving waters, and their operation is critical for managing water quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in controlling stormwater runoff from an industrial area, which can contain pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals. Proper management helps protect local water bodies from degradation. The facility contributes to the broader stormwater management system in Sweet Water, supporting compliance with federal and state regulations aimed at reducing pollution from urban and industrial runoff.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial site in Sweet Water, Alabama, a region with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall. The outfall likely drains to a local water body, potentially impacting water quality if not properly managed. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, and chemicals, making regulatory compliance under the NPDES program essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
SWEET WATER TRUCKING INC is located at 34 6th Ave in Sweet Water, Alabama, United States, in Marengo County.
SWEET WATER TRUCKING INC is a stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater discharge from a trucking facility, helping to control runoff and comply with environmental regulations.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama, including industrial sites like SWEET WATER TRUCKING INC, must obtain NPDES permits from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to regulate discharges and protect water quality.
The Clean Water Act requires stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources to be regulated under the NPDES program, which sets limits on pollutants and mandates best management practices to reduce runoff pollution.
Common pollutants from industrial stormwater outfalls include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, chemicals, and debris, which can harm aquatic ecosystems if not properly managed.
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