FAIRVIEW WOOD PRODUCTS Stormwater Outfall, Cullman, Alabama | United States

FAIRVIEW WOOD PRODUCTS is a stormwater outfall located at 770 County Road 1583 in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial wood products site. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities managing stormwater in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically covered under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) for industrial activities or Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits for urban areas. The facility's location in an industrial catchment means its discharge may be subject to monitoring for pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. In the context of Cullman, Alabama, stormwater management is important for protecting local water bodies from the impacts of runoff. The facility's role is to convey stormwater from the industrial site to receiving waters, with the goal of minimizing pollution and flooding. Compliance with permit conditions helps ensure that the discharge does not impair water quality in the region.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial wood products site in Cullman, Alabama. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on nearby water bodies from runoff containing sediment, organic matter, and chemicals used in wood processing. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the volume of stormwater runoff, making effective management critical to prevent erosion and pollution. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.