CARFAIR COMPOSITES USA, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Anniston, Alabama

CARFAIR COMPOSITES USA, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 1861 Electronics Drive in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site engaged in plastics manufacturing, as indicated by its NAICS codes 326140 and 326199. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader infrastructure that collects and discharges stormwater from the facility's catchment area. The outfall operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES permit program, including permits for industrial stormwater discharges. Facilities like this are typically required to implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and may be subject to monitoring and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediments, chemicals, and heavy metals. Proper management of this outfall is essential to protect the receiving waters in the Anniston area. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) are critical for minimizing environmental harm.

Anniston, Alabama, is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, averaging about 50 inches annually. This precipitation generates substantial stormwater runoff, which can carry pollutants from industrial and urban areas into local streams and rivers. The region's water bodies, including the nearby Coosa River, are important for recreation and aquatic life. Industrial stormwater discharges must be carefully managed to prevent contamination of these waters, particularly given the potential for pollutants from plastics manufacturing operations.