Overview
3M COMPANY-LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall in GUIN, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial landfill site.
3M COMPANY-LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall located in GUIN, Marion County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial landfill site, contributing to local stormwater management in the region. As a stormwater outfall, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Clean Water Act. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically permitted under NPDES MS4 permits or individual permits, requiring monitoring and control of discharges to protect water quality. The facility's location in a rural area of Alabama means it may discharge to local waterways that ultimately feed into the Tennessee River basin. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals from entering surface waters, supporting local ecosystem health and compliance with water quality standards.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Marion County, Alabama, a region with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. Discharges from industrial landfills can contain pollutants that may impact local streams and rivers. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements to ensure that stormwater runoff is treated or managed to meet water quality standards, protecting downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
3M COMPANY-LANDFILL is located on County Road 83 in GUIN, Marion County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall facility that manages stormwater runoff from an industrial landfill site.
Stormwater outfalls in the US are regulated under the Clean Water Act and NPDES permit program, including MS4 permits for municipal systems and individual permits for industrial sites.
Industrial landfills can generate runoff containing pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals. Proper stormwater management prevents these from contaminating local waterways.
NPDES permits set limits on pollutant discharges and require monitoring, reporting, and implementation of best management practices to protect water quality.
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