Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

Multimetco Inc Stormwater Outfall, Anniston, Alabama | Industrial Runoff Management

ANNISTON, Alabama, United States

Overview

Multimetco Inc operates a stormwater outfall in Anniston, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial facilities involved in secondary smelting and alloying of nonferrous metals.

Multimetco Inc is a stormwater outfall located at 1610 Frank Akers Rd in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations classified under NAICS codes 331314, 331410, 331419, and 331492, which include secondary smelting and alloying of nonferrous metals. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local water bodies, subject to regulatory oversight under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. Multimetco Inc is likely covered by an NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for the metal recycling and smelting sector, requiring implementation of best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to minimize pollutant runoff. The site's location in an industrial area of Anniston means the stormwater may carry metals and other contaminants typical of secondary smelting operations. Environmental significance stems from the potential impact of industrial stormwater discharges on receiving waters in the Coosa River basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions, including stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and effluent limits, is critical to protecting local water quality. Regular monitoring and reporting help ensure that runoff from the site does not contribute to impairment of downstream water bodies.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Anniston, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Industrial stormwater discharges from metal recycling and smelting operations can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals (e.g., lead, zinc, copper) and total suspended solids into local waterways. The US EPA's NPDES program regulates these discharges through permits that require pollution prevention measures and monitoring to protect water quality and aquatic life.

Frequently asked questions

Multimetco Inc is located at 1610 Frank Akers Rd in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.

Multimetco Inc is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial facilities involved in secondary smelting and alloying of nonferrous metals.

The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), likely covered by a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for the metal recycling sector.

Industrial stormwater from metal smelting can contain heavy metals such as lead, zinc, and copper, as well as total suspended solids and other contaminants.

The facility implements a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) with best management practices (BMPs) and conducts regular monitoring to comply with NPDES permit requirements.

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