Overview
Reddy Ice Company Anniston Ice Company is a stormwater outfall in Anniston, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for industrial stormwater discharges.
Reddy Ice Company Anniston Ice Company is a stormwater outfall located at 230 W. 15th St. in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. This facility is part of the ice manufacturing industry (NAICS 312113) and manages stormwater runoff from its industrial site. As an operational outfall, it is subject to federal and state stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. This permit requires the implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. The facility's location in an urban area of Anniston means its stormwater discharges may enter local waterways that ultimately flow into the Coosa River basin. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites to protect water quality. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit helps minimize the impact of pollutants such as sediment, oil, and chemicals on receiving waters. Given the industrial nature of the site, proper stormwater management is essential for maintaining the ecological health of nearby streams and the broader watershed.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Anniston, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. The Coosa River is a major tributary of the Alabama River system and supports diverse aquatic life. Industrial stormwater discharges can introduce pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids into local waterways. The area's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff-related impacts. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program aims to mitigate these risks through permit conditions and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 230 W. 15th St. in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall for an ice manufacturing facility, managing industrial stormwater runoff under an NPDES permit.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, requiring a SWPPP and best management practices.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, and chemicals into waterways, potentially harming aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
The Clean Water Act establishes the NPDES permit system to regulate point source discharges, including industrial stormwater, to protect water quality.
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