Overview
WKW Erbsloeh, North America is a stormwater outfall facility in Pell City, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial operations. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
WKW Erbsloeh, North America is a stormwater outfall facility located at 103 Parkway East in Pell City, Alabama, within St. Clair County. The facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial activities, with NAICS codes indicating metal coating, motor vehicle parts manufacturing, and other fabricated metal product manufacturing. As an operational outfall, it plays a role in controlling runoff from the site. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) for industrial stormwater. The facility's compliance with permit requirements, including stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and monitoring, is essential for regulatory adherence. Environmental significance includes the potential for stormwater runoff to carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments into nearby water bodies. The facility's location in an industrial area near Pell City may affect local streams or the Coosa River watershed. Proper management of stormwater helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an industrial area of Pell City, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can contain pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments, which may impact local water quality. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent erosion and contamination of downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 103 Parkway East, Pell City, Alabama 35125, in St. Clair County, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations on site, discharging treated or untreated stormwater under an NPDES permit to protect local water quality.
The facility's NAICS codes include metal coating (332812), motor vehicle parts manufacturing (336370, 336390), and other motor vehicle parts (336399), indicating industrial activities that generate stormwater runoff.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA NPDES program, administered by ADEM. Industrial facilities must obtain coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollutant loads from runoff, preventing contamination of rivers and streams, protecting aquatic life, and ensuring compliance with water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.
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