Overview
Vulcan Threaded Products Inc operates a stormwater outfall in Pelham, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial manufacturing facilities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Vulcan Threaded Products Inc is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 10 Cross Creek Trail in Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from manufacturing operations classified under NAICS codes 332722 (bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing) and 333248 (all other industrial machinery manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff from the industrial site into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The outfall serves an industrial catchment in Pelham, a suburban area in the Birmingham metropolitan region. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing runoff from metal product manufacturing, which can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments into receiving waters. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect water quality in the Cahaba River watershed, which provides drinking water and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps mitigate impacts on downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Pelham, Alabama, within the Cahaba River watershed, a biologically diverse river system that provides habitat for numerous fish and mussel species. Industrial stormwater discharges from metal manufacturing can carry pollutants like zinc, copper, and hydrocarbons, which may impair water quality if not properly managed. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program ensures that the facility implements controls to minimize pollutant loads to receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Vulcan Threaded Products Inc is located at 10 Cross Creek Trail in Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama, United States.
Vulcan Threaded Products Inc operates a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial manufacturing facilities, including bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing, as well as other industrial machinery manufacturing.
This stormwater outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Industrial facilities must obtain permit coverage and implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) to control pollutants in runoff.
Industrial stormwater from metal manufacturing can contain pollutants such as heavy metals (e.g., zinc, copper, lead), oils and greases, suspended solids, and pH imbalances. Proper management practices are required to minimize these pollutants before discharge.
Stormwater management at industrial sites helps prevent pollutants from entering local waterways, such as the Cahaba River. This protects drinking water sources, aquatic habitats, and recreational uses, and ensures compliance with water quality standards.
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