SIP INC OF DE GADSDEN Stormwater Outfall, Gadsden, Alabama

SIP INC OF DE GADSDEN is a stormwater outfall located at 2204 Chestnut Street in Gadsden, Alabama. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment, with NAICS code 331221 indicating rolled steel shape manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the site and discharges to local waterways. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Industrial stormwater outfalls like this one are required to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitor discharge quality to protect receiving waters. The outfall is located in Etowah County, within the Coosa River basin. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediment, metals, and chemicals from impacting water quality. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit helps safeguard local aquatic ecosystems and downstream water resources.

The outfall discharges into the Coosa River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for communities downstream. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like heavy metals and hydrocarbons, posing risks to water quality. Regulatory oversight through the NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts by requiring best management practices and monitoring.