ARROWHEAD TRANS-LOAD STATION Stormwater Outfall, Uniontown, Alabama

ARROWHEAD TRANS-LOAD STATION is a stormwater outfall located at 622 Tayloe Road in Uniontown, Perry County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 488210, which covers support activities for rail transportation. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial trans-load station where goods are transferred between rail and trucks. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely handles stormwater from impervious surfaces such as loading areas, parking lots, and rail yards, with typical controls including sediment basins, oil-water separators, or vegetated swales. As a stormwater outfall serving a rail transportation facility, ARROWHEAD TRANS-LOAD STATION plays a role in managing runoff quality in the Uniontown area. The facility's discharge may affect local waterways in the Black Warrior River watershed. Proper stormwater management is essential to prevent pollutants like sediment, oil, and heavy metals from reaching receiving waters, supporting both regulatory compliance and environmental protection.

The facility is located in Perry County, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical. Discharges from industrial facilities like trans-load stations can carry pollutants such as sediment, hydrocarbons, and metals. The facility's outfall must comply with water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.