Gardner Denver Nash, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Trussville, Alabama

Gardner Denver Nash, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 1851 Floyd Bradford Road in Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial site classified under NAICS code 333912 (air and gas compressor manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point sources regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through NPDES permits for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The site's stormwater management likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or filtration systems to control pollutants before discharge. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in protecting local water quality by managing runoff from industrial areas. The facility's discharge may flow into nearby water bodies, including those in the Black Warrior River watershed. Effective stormwater management helps reduce flooding, erosion, and pollution, supporting both environmental health and regulatory compliance.

Trussville, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management crucial for preventing flooding and erosion. The facility is located in an industrial area, and its discharge may affect local streams and the Black Warrior River watershed. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, requiring treatment to meet water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.