LUMBER ONE CO INC Stormwater Outfall, Tuscumbia, Alabama | United States

LUMBER ONE CO INC is a stormwater outfall located at 1448 LYNWOOD AVE in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified as a stormwater outfall, managing runoff from industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 321113 (sawmills) and 321912 (millwork). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it falls under the regulatory purview of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from lumber and wood product manufacturing operations. Typical measures include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and metals. In Alabama, stormwater discharges are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES program. The facility must comply with monitoring requirements and effluent limitations to protect receiving waters. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies in the Tennessee River basin. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants that affect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality. Proper management ensures compliance with water quality standards and supports the ecological health of the region. The facility's location in an industrial area of Tuscumbia underscores the importance of effective stormwater control to mitigate urban runoff impacts.

The stormwater outfall at LUMBER ONE CO INC discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for communities. Industrial runoff from lumber and wood product facilities can contain sediment, organic matter, and chemicals used in wood treatment. The local climate in Alabama features heavy rainfall events, increasing the risk of pollutant transport. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program requires monitoring and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans to protect water quality.