GAC Springville Inc Stormwater Outfall, Springville, Alabama | Industrial Catchment

GAC Springville Inc is a stormwater outfall located at 5496 US Hwy 11 in Springville, Alabama, within St. Clair County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 324122, indicating an industrial asphalt paving mixture and block manufacturing context. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial catchment, typical of facilities regulated under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program. The facility operates under the Clean Water Act framework, which governs stormwater discharges through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. For industrial facilities like GAC Springville Inc, stormwater permits require implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The site's location in a Phase II MS4 area means it must comply with local stormwater management programs aimed at reducing pollution to the maximum extent practicable. Environmental significance lies in its role managing runoff from an industrial site, which can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Proper operation helps protect downstream water bodies in the Coosa River basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements is critical for maintaining water quality in the region.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment in Springville, Alabama, which is part of the Coosa River watershed. Industrial stormwater runoff can contain pollutants like sediments, oil, grease, and heavy metals, posing risks to local water quality. The area's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases runoff volume and pollutant transport potential. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to mitigate these impacts through BMPs and monitoring.