GREDE II - COLUMBIANA Stormwater Outfall, Columbiana, Alabama

GREDE II - COLUMBIANA is a stormwater outfall located at 130 Industrial Parkway in Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site, classified under NAICS code 331511 (Iron Foundries). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a key role in managing urban and industrial stormwater in the region. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are typically subject to specific permit requirements, including monitoring for pollutants and implementation of best management practices to control runoff. Located in Columbiana, a city in central Alabama, the outfall contributes to local stormwater management in an area with a mix of industrial and residential land use. Proper management of stormwater discharges is critical to protect water quality in receiving streams, particularly given the potential for industrial pollutants. The facility's compliance with regulatory standards helps safeguard local aquatic ecosystems and downstream water resources.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial site (iron foundry) into local waterways in Shelby County, Alabama. Industrial stormwater runoff can contain pollutants such as heavy metals, sediments, and oils, which may impact water quality in receiving streams. The area's climate, with significant rainfall, increases the volume of runoff and the potential for pollutant transport. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through monitoring and pollution prevention measures.