Overview
ULTRA MANUFACTURING USA, INC. DBA MITCHELL PLASTICS is a stormwater outfall in Huntsville, Alabama, serving an industrial facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
ULTRA MANUFACTURING USA, INC. DBA MITCHELL PLASTICS operates a stormwater outfall located at 1619 Highway 72 East in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of regulated point sources under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically under NPDES MS4 permits for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Industrial facilities like this one are required to implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and obtain coverage under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. The NAICS code indicates plastic products manufacturing, which typically involves potential pollutants such as oils, greases, and suspended solids. Environmental significance lies in the facility's location in Huntsville, a rapidly growing urban area in the Tennessee Valley. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants to local water bodies, including the Tennessee River and its tributaries. Proper management of this outfall helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements is essential for minimizing environmental impact.
Environmental context
Huntsville is located in the Tennessee Valley region of northern Alabama, characterized by a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can transport pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into local streams and the Tennessee River. The facility's discharge may affect water quality in nearby receiving waters, which are subject to state water quality standards and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for impaired segments.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1619 Highway 72 East in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States.
This stormwater outfall manages and discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial plastics manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with NPDES MS4 regulations.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permits, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
The facility is classified under NAICS 326199, which covers all other plastics product manufacturing.
The facility manages industrial stormwater runoff to prevent pollutants like oils and sediments from entering local waterways, protecting water quality in the Tennessee River basin.
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