ANDERSON SITE Stormwater Outfall, Gadsden, Alabama | United States

ANDERSON SITE is a stormwater outfall located on Appalachian Road, 0.4 miles from Highway 411 in Gadsden, Alabama. It operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which governs stormwater discharges in urbanized areas. The facility is situated in ETOWAH County and serves the local catchment, managing runoff from industrial and urban sources. As a stormwater outfall, the facility is part of a network designed to control the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff. The site is classified under NAICS 212399, indicating an association with nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. This suggests the outfall may handle runoff from mining-related activities, which can involve sediment and other pollutants that require management under Clean Water Act permits. The environmental significance of ANDERSON SITE lies in its role in preventing untreated stormwater from directly entering local water bodies. By managing runoff, the facility helps reduce the risk of flooding and water pollution in the Gadsden area. Its operation supports compliance with federal and state water quality standards, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems.

The facility is located in ETOWAH County, Alabama, an area with a mix of urban development and industrial activities, including mining. Stormwater runoff from such areas can carry sediments, heavy metals, and other pollutants into nearby streams and rivers. The outfall likely discharges to a water body that may be impaired under the Clean Water Act, necessitating careful management to meet Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements. The local climate, with seasonal rainfall, can lead to variable flow rates and pollutant loads, making effective stormwater control critical for protecting aquatic habitats.