A Touch of Class Auto Cleaning Stormwater Outfall, Guntersville, Alabama

A Touch of Class Auto Cleaning is a stormwater outfall located at 2408 Lusk Street in Guntersville, Marshall County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an auto cleaning business, classified under NAICS 811192 (Car Washes). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into the local drainage system or receiving waters. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Industrial facilities like car washes are typically required to obtain permit coverage for stormwater discharges, often under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for the industrial sector. Located in Guntersville, a city near the Tennessee River and Lake Guntersville, the outfall's discharge may affect local water quality. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent pollutants such as detergents, oils, and sediments from entering waterways. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with stormwater regulations to protect the surrounding environment.

The facility is situated in Guntersville, Alabama, near the Tennessee River and Lake Guntersville, a major recreational and ecological resource. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like car washes can carry pollutants such as detergents, oil, grease, and heavy metals. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent contamination of these water bodies, which support aquatic life and local communities. The area's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff and the importance of proper stormwater controls.