MARION MOULDINGS Stormwater Outfall, Winfield, Alabama | United States

MARION MOULDINGS is a stormwater outfall facility situated at 483 Pike Road in Winfield, Alabama, within Marion County. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from industrial activities, classified under NAICS codes 321113 (Sawmills) and 321918 (Other Millwork, including flooring). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. The facility operates under the NPDES MS4 permit framework, which applies to industrial stormwater discharges. The specific permit requirements depend on the industrial sector and the potential for pollutants in runoff. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The facility's location in a rural area of northwestern Alabama means the stormwater discharge may affect local waterways, including tributaries of the Tennessee River basin. Environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from wood product manufacturing. Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, and chemicals. Proper management and treatment are essential to protect water quality in receiving streams. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is critical for minimizing environmental impact and supporting community water resources.

The facility is located in Winfield, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from wood product manufacturing can contain pollutants like total suspended solids, oil and grease, and metals. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on aquatic habitats and downstream water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to control these discharges through NPDES permits, requiring best management practices and monitoring to protect receiving waters.