Oxford Plating Co. Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Oxford, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

Oxford Plating Co. Inc. is an industrial facility located at 2030 Barry St, Oxford, Alabama, in Calhoun County. The facility operates a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from its industrial processes, classified under NAICS code 332813 (Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Clean Water Act's industrial stormwater regulations. The facility operates within the regulatory context of Alabama's NPDES program, which is authorized by the EPA. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one must comply with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and may be subject to effluent limitations guidelines for the electroplating industry. The outfall likely discharges to a local waterbody, potentially affecting water quality in the Coosa River basin. Environmental significance includes the potential for stormwater runoff to carry pollutants such as heavy metals and chemicals typical of electroplating operations. Proper management of this outfall is critical to protecting local water resources and meeting Clean Water Act goals. The facility's location in an urbanized area of Oxford underscores the importance of stormwater controls in industrial settings.

The outfall discharges into the Coosa River watershed, which is a significant water resource in Alabama. Industrial stormwater runoff from electroplating facilities can contain heavy metals, acids, and other pollutants that may impair water quality if not properly managed. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements that mandate best management practices to minimize pollutant discharge.