Overview
WISE ALLOYS LLC SHEFFIELD OPS is an operational stormwater outfall in Sheffield, Alabama, serving industrial facilities under NAICS codes 331315 and 332812.
WISE ALLOYS LLC SHEFFIELD OPS is a stormwater outfall located at 501 West 20th Avenue in Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial operations classified under NAICS codes 331315 (aluminum sheet, plate, and foil manufacturing) and 332812 (metal coating, engraving, and allied services). As an operational outfall, it is part of the stormwater management infrastructure for the Wise Alloys facility. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are typically subject to monitoring requirements for pollutants such as total suspended solids, oil and grease, and metals, depending on the industrial processes involved. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Discharges from metal manufacturing and coating facilities can contain pollutants that may affect water quality. The facility's location in Sheffield, near the Tennessee River, underscores the importance of proper stormwater management to protect downstream ecosystems and comply with Clean Water Act requirements.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Sheffield, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for preventing pollutant runoff into local waterways. Industrial activities at this site, including aluminum manufacturing and metal coating, generate potential contaminants such as heavy metals, oils, and suspended solids that can impair water quality if not properly managed. The outfall discharges into a receiving water body that may be subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for pollutants like sediment or metals.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 501 West 20th Avenue in Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama, United States.
It is an industrial stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from metal manufacturing and coating operations into local waterways.
The outfall is regulated under the U.S. EPA's NPDES program for industrial stormwater discharges, administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and sediments into water bodies, potentially harming aquatic life and violating water quality standards.
Facilities must develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), conduct regular monitoring, and submit discharge monitoring reports to the regulatory agency.
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