Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

LEWIS BROTHERS LUMBER CO Stormwater Outfall, Aliceville, Alabama

ALICEVILLE, Alabama, United States

Overview

LEWIS BROTHERS LUMBER CO is a stormwater outfall in Aliceville, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from lumber and wood product manufacturing operations.

LEWIS BROTHERS LUMBER CO is a stormwater outfall located at 1032 13th Street in Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves the lumber and wood product manufacturing industry, with NAICS codes 321113, 321912, and 321999. As a stormwater outfall, this facility is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Clean Water Act. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility's location in Aliceville, Alabama, places it within a region with significant forestry and wood products industry. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect local water quality, as runoff from lumber operations can contain sediment, wood debris, and other pollutants. The outfall likely discharges to nearby waterbodies, necessitating adherence to permit conditions and monitoring requirements.

Environmental context

The facility operates in the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for communities. Industrial stormwater runoff from lumber operations can introduce pollutants such as total suspended solids, nutrients, and organic matter, potentially impacting water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through NPDES permits and stormwater pollution prevention plans.

Frequently asked questions

LEWIS BROTHERS LUMBER CO is located at 1032 13th Street, Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama, United States.

It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from lumber and wood product manufacturing operations, including sawmills and wood preservation.

The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, likely under the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges.

Runoff from lumber operations can contain sediment, wood debris, and chemicals from wood treatment, which may affect local water quality and aquatic habitats.

Facilities must develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), implement best management practices, and conduct periodic monitoring to ensure compliance with permit limits.

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