Mississippi Central Railroad Co. Stormwater Outfall, Red Bay, Alabama | US Stormwater Facility

Mississippi Central Railroad Co. manages a stormwater outfall located at 100 1st Ave North in Red Bay, Franklin County, Alabama. This facility handles stormwater runoff from railroad operations, classified under NAICS 482112 for short line freight rail. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs discharges from industrial activities. The facility operates under Alabama's NPDES program, which implements the Clean Water Act requirements for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The railroad sector typically manages runoff from maintenance yards, fueling areas, and track rights-of-way, with controls such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and spill prevention plans. The outfall discharges to local waterways in the Tennessee River basin. Stormwater management at this facility helps protect water quality in Franklin County's streams and rivers. Proper treatment of runoff from rail operations reduces pollutant loads including sediments, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions supports broader watershed health goals in the region.

The facility discharges stormwater into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Industrial runoff from railroad operations can contain sediments, oils, and metals that may impair water quality if not properly managed. The surrounding area in Franklin County features mixed agricultural and forested land use, making stormwater control critical to preventing erosion and maintaining stream health.