UNIVERSAL COATINGS CORP. Stormwater Outfall, Albertville, Alabama | USA

UNIVERSAL COATINGS CORP. is a stormwater outfall located at 4383 HIGHPOINT RD in Albertville, Alabama, within Marshall County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing), indicating an industrial catchment area. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the industrial site, discharging into local waterways. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. In Alabama, stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated to prevent pollutants from entering water bodies. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit ensures that stormwater runoff is treated or managed to meet water quality standards. This outfall is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in Albertville, contributing to the protection of local water resources. The industrial nature of the catchment means that runoff may contain pollutants typical of paint and coating manufacturing, such as metals and solvents. Proper management helps safeguard downstream ecosystems and supports community water quality goals.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial site in Marshall County, Alabama, which is part of the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and water pollution. Industrial catchments like this one can contribute pollutants such as heavy metals and organic compounds to receiving waters, necessitating robust treatment and monitoring under the Clean Water Act.