Overview
The City of Gadsden Landfill/Transfer Station stormwater outfall in Gadsden, Alabama, manages runoff from a solid waste facility. It operates under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for stormwater discharge.
The City of Gadsden Landfill/Transfer Station is a stormwater outfall located at 110 Burnsway Drive in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a landfill and transfer station, a critical infrastructure for waste management in the region. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. Operational under the United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, this outfall is part of a broader network designed to control pollution from stormwater runoff. The facility's location in an industrial waste management setting means runoff may contain pollutants typical of such sites, requiring monitoring and treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards. Alabama's Department of Environmental Management oversees compliance with permit conditions. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in protecting water quality in the Coosa River basin, which receives runoff from the Gadsden area. Proper management of stormwater from landfills is essential to prevent contamination of groundwater and surface waters with leachate and other pollutants. The facility contributes to community health by mitigating flood risks and reducing pollutant loads in local streams.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges into the Coosa River watershed, a major waterway in Alabama that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Stormwater runoff from the landfill and transfer station may carry sediments, heavy metals, and organic pollutants, necessitating effective best management practices (BMPs) to protect water quality. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall increases the potential for runoff events, making stormwater management a key environmental priority.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 110 Burnsway Drive in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from the landfill and transfer station, discharging it into local waterways under an NPDES MS4 permit to control pollution.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems.
Landfill runoff can contain pollutants like heavy metals, organic compounds, and sediments, which may harm aquatic ecosystems if not properly managed. Best management practices help mitigate these impacts.
ADEM implements the NPDES program in Alabama, issuing permits and enforcing compliance with water quality standards for stormwater discharges.
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