Professional Coatings Inc Stormwater Outfall, Cullman, Alabama | USA

Professional Coatings Inc is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1807 3rd Ave SE in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS code 325510 (paint and coating manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Clean Water Act. Industrial facilities like this one are typically required to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharges, which include monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of Alabama's NPDES program, which is authorized by the EPA. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water quality. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants such as metals, solvents, and sediments. Proper management and compliance with permit conditions are essential to protect receiving waters in the Cullman area. The facility's location in an industrial zone underscores the importance of stormwater controls to minimize environmental impact.

The stormwater outfall from Professional Coatings Inc discharges into local waterways in Cullman, Alabama. Industrial stormwater runoff can contain pollutants from manufacturing processes, including chemicals and particulates. The facility's catchment is primarily industrial, which increases the risk of pollutant loading. Compliance with NPDES permit requirements, including implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans, is critical to protect the ecological health of receiving waters.