General Dynamics OTS (DRI) Stormwater Outfall, Anniston, Alabama

General Dynamics OTS (DRI) is a stormwater outfall located at 1425 Commerce Blvd. in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site involved in ammunition and guided missile manufacturing, as indicated by its NAICS codes. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory oversight of the US Clean Water Act and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. Given its industrial catchment, the outfall is subject to specific monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. The site's location in Anniston places it within a region with mixed urban and industrial land use, influencing runoff characteristics. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on receiving waters in the Coosa River basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical for protecting local water quality. As part of a larger defense contractor's operations, the outfall contributes to the community's stormwater management infrastructure, helping to mitigate flooding and pollutant transport.

The facility discharges into the Coosa River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry heavy metals, oils, and other pollutants from manufacturing activities. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to minimize environmental impact.