KWANGSUNG Stormwater Outfall, Dadeville, Alabama | Industrial Catchment Management

KWANGSUNG is a stormwater outfall facility located at 217 Thweatt Industrial Blvd in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment area, as indicated by its NAICS codes covering construction, plastics manufacturing, and motor vehicle parts production. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial activities, which is a critical component of stormwater management in urban and industrial settings. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. Stormwater outfalls like KWANGSUNG are designed to control the discharge of pollutants from industrial sites to receiving waters, often employing best management practices such as sedimentation basins or filtration systems. The environmental significance of KWANGSUNG lies in its role in preventing untreated stormwater runoff from industrial areas from entering local water bodies. The facility's location in an industrial zone suggests potential risks of pollutant loading, including heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Proper operation and maintenance are essential to protect the water quality of nearby streams and rivers in the Tallapoosa River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Dadeville, Alabama, within the Tallapoosa River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids, which may impact local water quality. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the volume of runoff and the potential for pollutant transport. Effective stormwater management at this outfall is crucial to prevent degradation of receiving waters and to comply with Clean Water Act requirements.