Overview
Golden State Foods Corporation operates a stormwater outfall in Opelika, Alabama, managing runoff from a food manufacturing facility. The outfall is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements under the Clean Water Act.
Golden State Foods Corporation operates a stormwater outfall at 4801 North Park Drive in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a food manufacturing site (NAICS 311612) and is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The outfall is regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically under MS4 permits for industrial stormwater discharges. As a food processing facility, the site must implement best management practices to control pollutants in runoff, including sediment, organic waste, and chemicals. The facility plays a role in protecting local water quality in Lee County, which is part of the Tallapoosa River basin. Proper stormwater management at industrial sites like this helps prevent contamination of receiving waters and supports compliance with the Clean Water Act's goals for fishable and swimmable waters.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges into the Tallapoosa River watershed, which provides drinking water and supports aquatic habitats in eastern Alabama. Industrial stormwater runoff from food processing facilities can contain organic matter, nutrients, and chemicals that may impact water quality if not properly managed. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements that mandate pollution prevention plans and regular monitoring to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 4801 North Park Drive in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, United States.
This outfall serves a food manufacturing facility operated by Golden State Foods Corporation, classified under NAICS 311612 for meat processing.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, specifically under MS4 permits for industrial stormwater discharges.
The Clean Water Act requires industrial facilities to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharges, implement pollution prevention plans, and use best management practices to control runoff pollutants.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama help manage runoff from urban and industrial areas, protecting water quality in rivers like the Tallapoosa that supply drinking water and support aquatic ecosystems.
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