TENAX MANUFACTURING ALABAMA, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Evergreen, Alabama

TENAX MANUFACTURING ALABAMA, LLC is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 200 Miller Sellers Drive in Evergreen, Alabama. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. As a manufacturing facility classified under NAICS 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing), it is subject to the EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from the industrial site to prevent pollutants from entering nearby water bodies. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, requiring facilities like this to develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP outlines best management practices (BMPs) to minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from exposed materials, equipment, and industrial processes. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in protecting local water quality in Conecuh County. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, chemicals, and debris into streams and rivers. Proper management ensures compliance with the Clean Water Act and helps safeguard aquatic ecosystems and downstream water resources. The facility's location in a rural area of Alabama underscores the importance of managing industrial runoff to maintain the health of local watersheds.

The facility is located in Conecuh County, Alabama, a region characterized by forested areas and agricultural land. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can introduce pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and plastics into local waterways, potentially impacting the Conecuh River watershed. The area's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the risk of runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to mitigate these impacts through site-specific controls and monitoring.