Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

T G Salvage Stormwater Outfall, Cherokee, Alabama | United States

CHEROKEE, Alabama, United States

Overview

T G Salvage is a stormwater outfall facility in Cherokee, Alabama, United States. It operates under the EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework for stormwater discharge management.

T G Salvage is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1940 Fossick Lane in Cherokee, Colbert County, Alabama, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which may include industrial or commercial activities associated with the salvage operation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. In Alabama, stormwater discharges are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES program. The facility's operational status indicates it is currently active in managing stormwater runoff. Stormwater outfalls like T G Salvage play a critical role in controlling the quality and quantity of runoff entering local water bodies. In the Cherokee area, stormwater management helps protect the Tennessee River watershed and local streams from pollution and erosion. Proper operation of such facilities is essential for maintaining water quality and complying with Clean Water Act requirements.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Colbert County, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial and salvage operations can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff events. Effective stormwater management at this outfall is important to prevent degradation of local water bodies and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining water quality.

Frequently asked questions

T G Salvage stormwater outfall is located at 1940 Fossick Lane in Cherokee, Colbert County, Alabama, United States.

T G Salvage is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, likely including industrial or salvage operations, into local waterways.

Stormwater discharges in Alabama are regulated under the EPA NPDES MS4 program, implemented by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Facilities must obtain permits to ensure runoff does not harm water quality.

The Clean Water Act establishes the framework for regulating pollutant discharges into U.S. waters, including stormwater. It requires permits for point source discharges and aims to restore and maintain water quality.

Stormwater management in Cherokee helps protect the Tennessee River watershed from pollution and flooding. Proper treatment of runoff from industrial areas reduces the risk of contaminants entering local streams and rivers.

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