Tape Craft Corporation Stormwater Outfall, Oxford, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

Tape Craft Corporation is a stormwater outfall located at 200 Tape Craft Drive in Oxford, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial operations classified under NAICS codes 313210, 313220, and 313221, which correspond to textile and fabric manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) network regulated under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to obtain coverage under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. The textile manufacturing sector typically involves processes that may contribute pollutants such as suspended solids, oils, and chemicals to stormwater runoff. Best management practices (BMPs) are required to minimize contamination. Environmental significance lies in the facility's location within the Coosa River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can impact local water quality if not properly managed. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions, including monitoring and reporting, is essential to protect downstream water bodies. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing management of stormwater discharges.

The facility is located in Oxford, Alabama, within the Coosa River basin, a region with significant industrial activity. Stormwater runoff from textile manufacturing can carry pollutants such as sediment, oils, and chemical residues. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires industrial facilities to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to mitigate impacts on receiving waters.