Georgia Pacific Wood Products LLC, Ironaton Woodyard Stormwater Outfall, Talladega, Alabama

Georgia Pacific Wood Products LLC, Ironaton Woodyard is a stormwater outfall located in Talladega, Alabama, United States. The facility is part of the wood products manufacturing sector (NAICS 321113) and manages stormwater runoff from its industrial site. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically for industrial stormwater discharges. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The facility is required to implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to minimize pollutant runoff from industrial activities, including wood product processing and storage areas. Stormwater management at this site is critical to protect the Coosa River basin, which receives runoff from the Talladega area. The facility's location in an industrial zone means runoff may contain sediment, wood debris, and other pollutants. Proper management helps maintain water quality and supports the ecological health of downstream water bodies, which are used for recreation and drinking water supply.

The facility is located in the Coosa River basin, a major watershed in Alabama that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial activities at the site, such as wood processing and storage, can contribute pollutants like sediment, organic matter, and chemicals to runoff. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of local streams and the Coosa River, which are subject to Clean Water Act standards.