Overview
Marshall Durbin Farms, Inc. is an operational stormwater outfall in Haleyville, Alabama, serving an industrial poultry processing facility. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework.
Marshall Durbin Farms, Inc. is a stormwater outfall located at 5865 County Road 20 in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial poultry processing operation, a significant sector in the region. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements, specifically under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under Alabama's NPDES stormwater program, which regulates industrial stormwater discharges through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP). The poultry processing industry typically generates stormwater runoff that may contain organic materials, nutrients, and other pollutants. The outfall is designed to convey stormwater from the facility's catchment area to receiving waters, with treatment measures such as sedimentation basins or vegetated swales likely employed to manage water quality. Environmental significance includes the potential impact on local water bodies in the Black Warrior River watershed. Stormwater from industrial sites can contribute to nutrient loading and sedimentation if not properly managed. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality standards in Alabama.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Winston County, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management crucial. Industrial stormwater discharges from poultry processing can introduce nutrients, pathogens, and organic matter into receiving waters, potentially contributing to eutrophication and habitat degradation. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 5865 County Road 20 in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial poultry processing facility, discharging treated or untreated stormwater into local waterways under an NPDES permit.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA's NPDES program, including the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, which requires stormwater pollution prevention plans and monitoring.
The Clean Water Act prohibits the discharge of pollutants from point sources, including stormwater outfalls, without an NPDES permit. Permits set limits on pollutant concentrations and require best management practices to protect water quality.
Common pollutants include nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), organic matter, pathogens, and sediments. These can result from animal waste, feed, and processing byproducts washed into stormwater runoff.
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