3D Woodcraft Inc Stormwater Outfall, Lineville, Alabama | United States

3D Woodcraft Inc is a stormwater outfall located at 60906 Highway 49 in Lineville, Clay County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves industrial stormwater discharge from wood product manufacturing operations, classified under NAICS codes 337110 (Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing) and 337122 (Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulatory framework under the Clean Water Act. In Alabama, industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Facilities like 3D Woodcraft Inc must implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to control runoff from industrial activities. The outfall likely discharges to a receiving water body in the Tallapoosa River basin, which is part of the larger Mobile River system. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater from woodworking operations, which can contain pollutants such as sediment, wood debris, and chemicals from finishing processes. Proper management helps protect local water quality and aquatic habitats in the surrounding region.

The outfall is located in a rural area of Clay County, Alabama, within the Tallapoosa River watershed. This region features mixed forest and agricultural land uses, with the Tallapoosa River providing habitat for diverse aquatic species. Industrial stormwater discharges from wood product manufacturing can introduce pollutants like total suspended solids, heavy metals, and organic compounds. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is critical to minimizing impacts on downstream water quality and ecosystem health.