Overview
Teledyne Brown Engineering operates a stormwater outfall in Huntsville, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial and commercial areas under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Teledyne Brown Engineering is a stormwater outfall facility located at 300 Sparkman Drive North West in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding industrial and commercial catchment, which includes activities under NAICS codes 236210 (industrial building construction), 332322 (sheet metal work manufacturing), and 541330 (engineering services). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permits. Huntsville, being a Phase II small MS4 community, requires stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The outfall likely conveys runoff from impervious surfaces such as parking lots, rooftops, and roads, with typical stormwater management practices including detention basins, oil-water separators, or vegetated swales. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing urban runoff quality and quantity in the Tennessee Valley region. Discharges from this outfall may affect local water bodies such as the Tennessee River or its tributaries. Proper operation helps mitigate flooding, erosion, and pollutant loading, supporting water quality goals under the Clean Water Act. The facility's location in an industrial area underscores the importance of controlling contaminants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Huntsville, Alabama, within the Tennessee Valley region, which experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall events. Stormwater runoff from industrial and commercial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The Tennessee River and its tributaries are sensitive to urban runoff, and regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to protect these water bodies. The outfall's discharge may be subject to total maximum daily load (TMDL) requirements for impaired waters.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 300 Sparkman Drive North West, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama 35805-1912, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from industrial and commercial areas in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater management to reduce pollutant discharges.
Typical pollutants from industrial and commercial areas include sediment, heavy metals, oil and grease, and other contaminants from impervious surfaces and industrial activities.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding, erosion, and pollutant loads to local water bodies like the Tennessee River, protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.
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