KOCH FARMS OF ASHLAND TALLADEGA FEED MILL Stormwater Outfall, Talladega, Alabama

KOCH FARMS OF ASHLAND TALLADEGA FEED MILL is a stormwater outfall located at 35800 AL Highway 21 in Talladega, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the animal feed manufacturing sector (NAICS 311119) and is classified as a stormwater outfall, managing runoff from industrial operations. The plant is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. As an industrial stormwater outfall, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES permitting program. The site likely operates under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) specific to the feed manufacturing industry, which requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in runoff. The facility's location in Talladega County places it within a region with mixed agricultural and industrial land use. The environmental significance of this outfall relates to its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff from feed mills can contain organic matter, nutrients, and sediment. Proper management is essential to protect receiving waters in the Coosa River basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements helps mitigate risks to aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.

Talladega, Alabama, is situated in the Coosa River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Industrial stormwater discharges from feed mills can introduce nutrients, organic matter, and sediment into local streams, potentially affecting water quality and aquatic life. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent erosion and pollutant transport. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act ensures that facilities implement controls to minimize environmental impact.