BRIDGEWATER INTERIORS 2 Stormwater Outfall, Eastaboga, Alabama | US EPA NPDES MS4

BRIDGEWATER INTERIORS 2 is a stormwater outfall located at 1 Bridgewater Drive in Eastaboga, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. As an industrial outfall, it manages runoff from sites classified under NAICS codes 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) and 336360 (Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing). The facility's stormwater management is subject to the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the U.S. The outfall likely handles runoff from industrial and construction activities, with typical controls including sediment basins, retention ponds, or filtration systems to meet water quality standards. Industrial outfalls in this region often manage moderate to high volumes depending on impervious surface area. Environmental significance lies in its role in preventing untreated stormwater from carrying pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The outfall contributes to community flood control and water quality protection in the Coosa River basin. Regulatory compliance ensures that discharges do not impair downstream water bodies, supporting aquatic habitat and recreational uses.

Eastaboga is in the Coosa River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and water supply. Stormwater runoff from industrial and construction sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals, potentially impacting water quality. The facility operates under NPDES MS4 permits to control these discharges and protect local streams from impairment.