ASHLAND-GOODWATER-LINEVILLE LANDFILL Stormwater Outfall, Ashland, Alabama

ASHLAND-GOODWATER-LINEVILLE LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall located at 1177 Landfill Road in Ashland, Clay County, Alabama. As a stormwater outfall serving a landfill, it handles runoff from an industrial catchment, which is typical for facilities classified under NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Landfills). The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, as Alabama is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities. The facility's primary function is to collect and discharge stormwater from the landfill site, ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act standards. Landfill stormwater outfalls are typically designed to manage peak flows from precipitation events. The outfall likely incorporates best management practices such as sedimentation basins or vegetated swales to control pollutant loads before discharge. This outfall plays a critical role in protecting local water quality by managing runoff from a solid waste facility. Landfill stormwater can contain pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and organic compounds, making proper management essential. The facility contributes to the broader stormwater infrastructure in Clay County, helping to mitigate flooding and reduce environmental impacts on downstream water bodies.

The outfall is located in a rural area of Clay County, Alabama, where stormwater runoff from the landfill may discharge to nearby streams or groundwater. Landfill runoff poses risks of sediment and pollutant loading, which can impair local water quality. The facility operates under the Clean Water Act's NPDES program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from industrial activities. Alabama's MS4 program regulates municipal separate storm sewer systems to reduce pollution to the maximum extent practicable.