NECTAR INERT LANDFILL AND TRANSFER STATION Stormwater Outfall, Hayden, Alabama

NECTAR INERT LANDFILL AND TRANSFER STATION is a stormwater outfall located in Hayden, Blount County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an inert landfill and transfer station, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 program. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, requiring compliance with Clean Water Act standards to protect water quality. The facility's primary function is to control and treat stormwater from the landfill and transfer station site. While specific discharge volumes are not detailed, typical stormwater outfalls in this sector manage runoff from industrial or municipal catchments. In Alabama, such facilities must adhere to state and federal regulations, including NPDES permit requirements for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. This outfall plays a key role in managing stormwater in the Hayden area, helping to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to receiving waters. Its location in Blount County places it within a region where stormwater management is critical for maintaining water quality in local streams and rivers, supporting both environmental and community needs.

The facility is located in Blount County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. The outfall discharges into local waterways that may be sensitive to pollutants from urban and industrial runoff. Compliance with NPDES MS4 permits is essential to minimize impacts on aquatic ecosystems and downstream water bodies.