Alexander Property Stormwater Outfall, Cordova, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

Alexander Property is a stormwater outfall located at 2412 Garden Gin Road in Cordova, Walker County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment, classified under NAICS 212325 (Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining). It is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it is subject to requirements for pollution prevention and monitoring to control the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. The environmental significance of Alexander Property lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from mining-related activities. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water quality in Walker County, particularly in the context of the Black Warrior River watershed. The facility contributes to reducing sediment and pollutant loads from industrial surfaces, supporting compliance with state and federal water quality standards.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial mining catchment in the Black Warrior River watershed. This region is characterized by clay and mineral mining activities, which can contribute sediment and other pollutants to local waterways. Effective stormwater management is critical to minimize impacts on aquatic habitats and downstream water quality, especially given the potential for erosion and runoff from disturbed land.