Overview
YONGSAN AUTOMOTIVE U.S.A., INC. operates a stormwater outfall in Opelika, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial facility under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
YONGSAN AUTOMOTIVE U.S.A., INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 1100 Jeter Avenue in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive manufacturing site, classified under NAICS 333611 for industrial machinery. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory oversight of the US Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES MS4 permit program. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed in available data, but typical stormwater outfalls in industrial settings include structures such as outfall pipes, detention basins, and treatment controls to manage flow and reduce pollutants. In Alabama, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated under the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), which requires monitoring and best management practices to protect water quality. This outfall serves an automotive manufacturing plant in Opelika, contributing to local flood control and water quality management. The facility's location in the Chattahoochee River watershed means its discharge can affect downstream water bodies. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, flooding, and pollution in the surrounding community and environment.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Opelika, Alabama, within the Chattahoochee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, potentially impacting water quality. The local climate features frequent rainfall, increasing the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent flooding and erosion.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1100 Jeter Avenue in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, United States.
This stormwater outfall manages runoff from an industrial automotive manufacturing site, discharging collected stormwater into local waterways under an NPDES permit.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires monitoring and best management practices for industrial stormwater discharges.
The facility is classified under NAICS 333611, which covers industrial machinery manufacturing.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding, erosion, and pollution, protecting water quality in the Chattahoochee River watershed and supporting local ecosystems and community water supplies.
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