DIXIE PULP AND PAPER RECYCLING, LLC Stormwater Outfall in Huntsville, Alabama

DIXIE PULP AND PAPER RECYCLING, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 2015 Vermont Road SW in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial recycling operation, classified under NAICS 423930 for Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, requiring facilities like this to obtain permit coverage and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). The outfall likely serves an industrial catchment area, with runoff potentially containing pollutants typical of recycling operations, such as sediment, metals, or hydrocarbons. Environmental significance stems from its location in Huntsville, a growing urban center in the Tennessee Valley region. Stormwater discharges from industrial facilities can impact receiving waters, including nearby creeks and the Tennessee River system. Compliance with permit limits and best management practices is critical to protect water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility's role in managing industrial stormwater contributes to broader community efforts to mitigate urban runoff pollution.

The facility is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from recycling operations may contain pollutants such as suspended solids, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, which can impair local water bodies if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through permit conditions and pollution prevention measures.