Overview
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall in Decatur, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall at 2030 Highway 20 in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS codes 325220 (Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing) and 335991 (Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state permitting requirements. The outfall operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial facilities in the United States. The facility is located in an area with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by significant rainfall throughout the year, necessitating robust stormwater management to prevent flooding and erosion. Typical stormwater infrastructure includes retention basins, sediment controls, and oil-water separators to treat runoff before discharge. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing industrial stormwater runoff, which can contain pollutants such as suspended solids, heavy metals, and chemicals from manufacturing processes. Compliance with NPDES permits ensures that discharges meet water quality standards to protect downstream water bodies, including the Tennessee River watershed. The facility contributes to local flood control and water quality management in the Decatur industrial corridor.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Decatur, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Industrial stormwater runoff from manufacturing operations can introduce pollutants like sediment, metals, and synthetic fibers into local waterways. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall increases the risk of runoff-related water quality impacts, making effective stormwater management critical for protecting the Tennessee River and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 2030 Highway 20 in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, United States.
It manages and discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial facility that manufactures synthetic fibers and carbon/graphite products, ensuring compliance with NPDES permit requirements.
The facility operates under NAICS codes 325220 (Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing) and 335991 (Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing).
Industrial stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA NPDES program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, which requires pollution prevention plans and monitoring.
The outfall is designed to control and treat runoff from industrial operations, reducing pollutants like sediment and chemicals before discharge into local waterways, thereby protecting the Tennessee River watershed.
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