Overview
TATES BACKHOE DOZIER SERVICE, LLC is a stormwater outfall in Chatom, Alabama, USA. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for industrial stormwater discharge.
TATES BACKHOE DOZIER SERVICE, LLC is a stormwater outfall located 4 miles west of Chatom, Alabama, along Highway 56 near the S AL Gas Storage Tanks. The facility operates in Washington County and is classified under NAICS code 212399 for other nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial activities, with discharge regulated under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. This permit requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring of effluent limits. The site's industrial catchment includes mining and quarrying operations, which typically involve sediment control and management of process water. Environmental significance lies in its discharge to local waterways in the Tombigbee River basin. Stormwater from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons. Proper management reduces impacts on aquatic ecosystems. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical for protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Gulf Coastal Plain region of Alabama, characterized by sandy soils and a humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall. Discharge from industrial stormwater outfalls can affect local streams that feed into the Tombigbee River. The area supports diverse aquatic habitats, and sediment-laden runoff from mining operations poses a risk to water clarity and benthic communities. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 4 miles west of Chatom, Alabama, along Highway 56 near the S AL Gas Storage Tanks, in Washington County.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater discharge from mining and quarrying operations (NAICS 212399).
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, requiring a SWPPP and monitoring.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons into local waterways, affecting aquatic habitats. Proper management reduces these risks.
Under the NPDES MSGP, facilities must conduct periodic monitoring of stormwater discharges for specified pollutants and implement best management practices to control runoff.
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