Good Hope Contracting Inc Stormwater Outfall, Attalla, Alabama | United States

Good Hope Contracting Inc is a stormwater outfall facility located at 9091 US Hwy 11 North in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff, likely from industrial and urban catchments in the area. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) regulated under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which addresses stormwater discharges from industrial activities and urbanized areas. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees compliance with these permits. The outfall likely handles runoff from the surrounding industrial and commercial zones, with typical stormwater management practices including detention, treatment, or direct discharge to receiving waters. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater quality and quantity in the Attalla area. Discharges from such outfalls can impact local water bodies, particularly during heavy rainfall events. Proper operation and maintenance are essential to prevent pollutants such as sediment, oil, and chemicals from entering streams and rivers. The facility contributes to flood control and water quality protection in the Coosa River basin.

The stormwater outfall at Good Hope Contracting Inc discharges into local waterways that are part of the Coosa River watershed, a region with significant ecological importance. Urban and industrial runoff can introduce pollutants like heavy metals, nutrients, and sediment, potentially affecting aquatic habitats. The facility operates under NPDES MS4 permits, which require best management practices to minimize environmental impact. Compliance with these regulations is critical to protecting water quality in the downstream ecosystem.