ALABAMA RECYCLING Stormwater Outfall, Eutaw, Alabama | United States

ALABAMA RECYCLING is a stormwater outfall located at 193 ONEAL STREET in Eutaw, Alabama, within Greene County. This facility is part of the United States stormwater management infrastructure, specifically serving an industrial recycling operation. As a stormwater outfall, it is responsible for discharging stormwater runoff from the site into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial facilities like this recycling plant are typically required to obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharges, often under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The outfall likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, or vegetative buffers to treat runoff before discharge. Located in the Black Belt region of Alabama, the facility's discharge may affect local water bodies that drain into the Tombigbee River system. Proper stormwater management is critical in this area to prevent erosion and protect water quality in downstream ecosystems. The facility's role in managing industrial stormwater contributes to local environmental protection efforts.

The facility is situated in Greene County, Alabama, within the Black Belt region characterized by clay soils and agricultural land. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this recycling facility can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. The outfall discharges into local streams that are part of the Tombigbee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent impairment of these water bodies and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining water quality.