FLINT INK COMPANY Stormwater Outfall, Anniston, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

FLINT INK COMPANY is a Stormwater Outfall located at 104 National Drive in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 325910 (Printing Ink Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates discharges to surface waters under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the NPDES MS4 program, which addresses stormwater runoff from industrial activities. Given its industrial catchment, the outfall is subject to requirements for pollution prevention and best management practices to control pollutants such as heavy metals, solvents, and suspended solids. The regulatory framework includes Phase I and Phase II MS4 permits, depending on the municipality's size and the facility's classification. Environmental significance lies in its discharge to local water bodies in the Anniston area. Industrial stormwater outfalls can impact water quality if not properly managed, particularly in urban or industrial catchments. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical for protecting downstream ecosystems and meeting water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.

The facility is located in Anniston, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from ink manufacturing can contain pollutants such as metals, solvents, and organic compounds. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on water quality in receiving streams, which are subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements under the Clean Water Act. Regulatory oversight through NPDES MS4 permits aims to minimize these impacts through stormwater pollution prevention plans.