Overview
Tuscumbia Asphalt Plant #1 is a stormwater outfall in Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from an industrial asphalt facility, operating under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Tuscumbia Asphalt Plant #1 is a stormwater outfall located in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, United States. As a stormwater outfall associated with an industrial asphalt facility, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges from industrial activities. Stormwater outfalls like this one are designed to collect and discharge runoff from impervious surfaces, such as parking lots and processing areas, into nearby water bodies. In Alabama, industrial stormwater permits require monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility's location in the Tennessee River watershed means that runoff management is critical to protecting local water quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters. As an asphalt plant, runoff may contain sediments, hydrocarbons, and other pollutants typical of industrial sites. Proper maintenance and compliance with NPDES permit conditions are essential to minimize ecological harm. The facility contributes to the local stormwater network, serving the industrial area of Tuscumbia.
Environmental context
The Tuscumbia Asphalt Plant #1 outfall discharges into the Tennessee River basin, a region with diverse aquatic habitats. Industrial stormwater runoff from asphalt facilities can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and suspended solids, which may impair water quality if not properly managed. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements that mandate pollution prevention plans and regular monitoring to protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Tuscumbia Asphalt Plant #1 is located in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, United States, at coordinates 34.706111, -87.735278.
It is a stormwater outfall that collects and discharges runoff from an industrial asphalt facility, managing stormwater to comply with environmental regulations.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES program, which requires permits for industrial stormwater discharges and implementation of pollution prevention measures.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like sediments, oils, and chemicals into nearby water bodies, potentially harming aquatic life and water quality if not properly treated.
Stormwater outfalls convey runoff from impervious surfaces to receiving waters, helping to prevent flooding but also requiring management to reduce pollutant loads.
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