PRINCE METAL STAMPINGS USA, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Gadsden, Alabama

PRINCE METAL STAMPINGS USA, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 1305 Airport Industrial Dr, Gadsden, Alabama, within Etowah County. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment area, handling stormwater runoff from metal stamping operations classified under NAICS 336370. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, the facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, depending on the facility's activities and potential pollutant contributions. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater quality from an industrial site. Proper treatment and control of runoff are essential to prevent contamination of local water bodies. The facility's location in an industrial area of Gadsden underscores the importance of compliance with stormwater management practices to protect downstream ecosystems.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Gadsden, Alabama, where stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments from manufacturing operations. Discharges from industrial outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act to protect receiving waters. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on nearby water bodies, which may be sensitive to industrial pollutants. Compliance with NPDES permits is critical to minimize ecological harm.