Overview
BRITTON OIL STATION #74 is an operational stormwater outfall in Gadsden, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from a petroleum-related facility under NAICS code 457110.
BRITTON OIL STATION #74 is a stormwater outfall located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It serves a petroleum-related facility classified under NAICS code 457110, indicating a gasoline station or similar retail operation. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the infrastructure that collects and discharges stormwater runoff from the site into local waterways. In the United States, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like this one are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically through the EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater. Facilities with NAICS code 457110 are typically required to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and conduct monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The outfall likely operates under a permit that sets limits on pollutants such as oil and grease, total suspended solids, and other contaminants common to petroleum-related sites. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Gadsden area, which may drain to the Coosa River basin. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to prevent contamination from hydrocarbons and other pollutants that could harm aquatic ecosystems. Regular monitoring and maintenance are essential to minimize the risk of unauthorized discharges and to protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in Gadsden, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for preventing flooding and pollution. The facility's industrial activity (petroleum retail) poses risks of hydrocarbon spills and runoff contamination. Local water bodies may be sensitive to pollutants such as oil, grease, and heavy metals, which can impair aquatic life and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
BRITTON OIL STATION #74 is located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States, at coordinates 34.017833 N, -85.993333 W.
It is a stormwater outfall associated with a petroleum retail facility (NAICS 457110), managing stormwater runoff from the site.
In the United States, industrial stormwater discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act via the NPDES program. Facilities like this typically require coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater.
Common pollutants include oil and grease, total suspended solids, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX), and heavy metals. These can harm aquatic life and water quality.
Stormwater management through permits, pollution prevention plans, and monitoring helps reduce the discharge of pollutants, preventing contamination of rivers, lakes, and groundwater, and protecting ecosystems and public health.
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