INTERFOR U.S. INC. Stormwater Outfall, Belk, Alabama | Industrial Runoff Management

INTERFOR U.S. INC. manages a stormwater outfall located at 545 County Road 6 in Belk, Fayette County, Alabama. This facility is part of the industrial sector, with NAICS codes 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) and 321113 (Sawmills), indicating a mixed industrial catchment. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from these operations into local waterways, subject to Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements. The facility operates under Alabama's stormwater regulatory framework, which follows EPA Phase II MS4 rules for small municipalities and industrial sites. Typical stormwater management at such facilities includes best management practices (BMPs) like sediment basins, retention ponds, and erosion controls to mitigate pollutant loads. The outfall's discharge volume and quality are monitored to ensure compliance with state water quality standards. Located in a rural area of western Alabama, the outfall drains into nearby streams that feed the Tombigbee River basin. Proper stormwater management is critical here to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats from industrial runoff containing sediment, metals, and organic matter. The facility's operational status underscores ongoing regulatory oversight to minimize environmental impact.

The outfall discharges into a catchment that ultimately drains to the Tombigbee River, a major waterway in Alabama. Industrial activities on-site, including sawmill operations and construction, generate stormwater runoff that may carry sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent impairment of local streams and maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act's anti-degradation policies.