BOISE CASCADE WOOD PRODUCTS, LLC - THORSBY EWP Stormwater Outfall, Thorsby, Alabama

BOISE CASCADE WOOD PRODUCTS, LLC - THORSBY EWP is a stormwater outfall located at 19953 US HWY 31 in Thorsby, Chilton County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves industrial wood product manufacturing operations, including NAICS codes 236210, 236220, 321212, 321213, and 321215, which cover industrial building construction and various wood product manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, this facility is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Clean Water Act. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff and protect water quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water bodies in the Alabama region. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals. Proper management ensures compliance with water quality standards and protects downstream ecosystems. The facility's location in a rural industrial area highlights the importance of stormwater controls in non-urban settings.

The stormwater outfall is located in Thorsby, Alabama, within the Cahaba River watershed, a region known for its high aquatic biodiversity. Industrial runoff from wood product facilities can introduce pollutants like suspended solids, nutrients, and organic compounds into local streams. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements that mandate monitoring and treatment to minimize impacts on receiving waters, which are subject to state water quality standards.