MAGNECO/MATREL, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Gadsden, Alabama

MAGNECO/MATREL, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 2705 Hickory Street Building C-2 in Gadsden, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 333994 (Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is designed to manage stormwater from the industrial catchment, which may include pollutants typical of manufacturing operations such as metals, oils, and sediments. Located in Gadsden, a city along the Coosa River in northeastern Alabama, the outfall discharges into a watershed that supports local ecosystems and downstream water uses. Effective stormwater management at this facility helps mitigate the impact of industrial runoff on water quality, aligning with Clean Water Act goals to protect aquatic life and recreational uses.

The outfall discharges into the Coosa River basin, a major tributary of the Alabama River system. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial activities at the site may contribute pollutants such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons, requiring treatment or best management practices to protect downstream water quality.