Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

INTEVA PRODUCTS Stormwater Outfall, Gadsden, Alabama | United States

GADSDEN, Alabama, United States

Overview

INTEVA PRODUCTS operates a stormwater outfall in Gadsden, Alabama, managing industrial runoff from manufacturing facilities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.

INTEVA PRODUCTS is a stormwater outfall located at 4605 Airport Road in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities, with NAICS codes indicating manufacturing sectors including plastics and motor vehicle parts. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state permitting requirements. The facility operates under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, specifically regulated under the Clean Water Act. Stormwater outfalls in industrial settings must comply with Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's location in an industrial area near Gadsden's airport suggests a catchment with potential for sediment, oil, and chemical runoff. Environmental significance includes the outfall's discharge to receiving waters in the Coosa River basin, which supports aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps prevent pollution from industrial activities, protecting water quality in Alabama's streams and rivers. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical for minimizing environmental impact and maintaining regulatory standing.

Environmental context

The facility discharges stormwater into the Coosa River watershed, a region with diverse aquatic habitats and downstream reservoirs used for drinking water and recreation. Industrial runoff from manufacturing operations can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids. Effective stormwater management through structural controls (e.g., detention basins, oil-water separators) and non-structural practices (e.g., good housekeeping) is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

Frequently asked questions

INTEVA PRODUCTS stormwater outfall is located at 4605 Airport Road in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States.

INTEVA PRODUCTS stormwater outfall manages and discharges stormwater runoff from industrial manufacturing operations, including plastics and motor vehicle parts production, in compliance with NPDES regulations.

Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Industrial facilities must obtain permit coverage and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans.

Common pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, chemicals from manufacturing processes, and litter. Best management practices such as spill prevention, regular sweeping, and treatment controls help reduce these pollutants.

Stormwater management reduces the discharge of pollutants into rivers and streams, protecting aquatic life, drinking water sources, and recreational uses. It also helps prevent flooding and erosion by controlling runoff volumes and velocities.

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