ESG Operations, Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Opelika, Alabama

ESG Operations, Inc. is a stormwater outfall located at 700 Fox Trail in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from industrial operations, classified under NAICS codes 325320 (Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing) and 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The outfall is situated in Opelika, a city in eastern Alabama, and discharges into local waterways that may ultimately flow into the Chattahoochee River basin. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent pollutants such as chemicals, sediments, and nutrients from degrading aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.

The outfall is located in an industrial area of Opelika, Alabama, within the Chattahoochee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities can carry pollutants like pesticides, sediments, and chemicals, potentially impacting water quality in receiving streams. The facility's discharge is subject to NPDES permit requirements aimed at minimizing such impacts through best management practices and monitoring.