Overview
TRIRX Huntsville Pharmaceutical Services, LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Huntsville, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a pharmaceutical manufacturing site, regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program.
TRIRX Huntsville Pharmaceutical Services, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 120 Vintage Dr NE in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves a pharmaceutical manufacturing site classified under NAICS 325412. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from industrial premises, which is subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), specifically under the MS4 program for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees compliance. The pharmaceutical sector typically requires stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) to manage potential contaminants from manufacturing processes. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial site, which can carry pollutants such as chemicals or sediments. Proper management helps protect local water bodies in the Huntsville area, including the Tennessee River watershed. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits is critical to minimizing environmental impact.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like pharmaceutical manufacturing can introduce pollutants such as solvents, heavy metals, or organic compounds into local waterways. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent contamination of receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 120 Vintage Dr NE in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall managing runoff from a pharmaceutical manufacturing site classified under NAICS 325412.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program for industrial stormwater discharges, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Potential pollutants include solvents, chemicals, heavy metals, and organic compounds from manufacturing processes, requiring a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
The Clean Water Act requires NPDES permits for industrial stormwater discharges, mandating controls to minimize pollution and protect water quality.
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