Louisiana-Pacific Corp Clarke County OSB Stormwater Outfall, Thomasville, Alabama

Louisiana-Pacific Corp Clarke County OSB is a stormwater outfall located at 1500 N Clarke Industrial Rd in Thomasville, Clarke County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an oriented strand board (OSB) manufacturing plant, classified under NAICS codes 321219 and 321999. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to obtain NPDES permits and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). The outfall likely handles runoff from impervious surfaces, material storage areas, and production zones typical of wood product manufacturing. Best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, vegetative buffers, and spill controls are commonly employed to mitigate pollutant loads. Located in Clarke County, Alabama, the facility's stormwater discharges may affect local waterways, including the Tombigbee River basin. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination from industrial activities. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.

The facility is situated in Clarke County, Alabama, within the Tombigbee River watershed. Industrial stormwater runoff from OSB manufacturing can contain suspended solids, nutrients, and potential contaminants like metals or organic compounds. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall and seasonal storms, increases the risk of runoff events. Proper management is essential to prevent degradation of receiving waters, which support diverse aquatic life and downstream uses.