ANNISTON PLATING & MACHINE CO., INC. Stormwater Outfall, Anniston, Alabama

ANNISTON PLATING & MACHINE CO., INC. is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 1301 Parkwood Drive in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities to protect water quality. As a facility classified under NAICS 332813 (Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring), the outfall manages stormwater runoff from industrial processes. In Alabama, such facilities must comply with state and federal stormwater regulations, including the Clean Water Act, to prevent pollutants from entering nearby water bodies. The plant's scale is typical for a small to medium industrial operation in the region. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in controlling industrial stormwater runoff, which can contain metals, chemicals, and other pollutants. Proper management helps protect local waterways, such as those in the Coosa River basin, from contamination. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits is critical for maintaining water quality in the surrounding community.

The facility is located in Anniston, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from electroplating operations can introduce heavy metals and toxic pollutants into local streams. The area's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program aims to mitigate these risks through best management practices and monitoring.