AVERITT EXPRESS OPELIKA Stormwater Outfall | Opelika, Alabama

AVERITT EXPRESS OPELIKA is a stormwater outfall located at 701 W Point Pkwy in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a transportation and logistics site, classified under NAICS 484121 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. While Phase I MS4 permits cover large municipalities, smaller communities like Opelika typically fall under Phase II requirements. The outfall is likely permitted under a general permit for industrial stormwater discharges, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring for pollutants such as sediment, oil, and grease. Stormwater management at this site is critical for protecting water quality in receiving waters, which may include tributaries of the Chattahoochee River. Effective control of runoff from industrial areas helps prevent erosion, flooding, and contamination of downstream ecosystems. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with stormwater regulations, contributing to local environmental stewardship.

The facility discharges stormwater into local waterways within the Chattahoochee River basin, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Urban and industrial runoff from areas like Opelika can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Proper stormwater management is essential to prevent impairment of these water bodies and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining water quality.