Overview
NO. 7 C & D LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall in Brookwood, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from a construction and demolition landfill site.
NO. 7 C & D LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall located at 18069 Hannah Creek Road in Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from a construction and demolition landfill, serving the local area. As a stormwater outfall, the facility discharges collected stormwater into nearby water bodies. In the United States, such discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits may apply, depending on the jurisdiction. The facility's location in Alabama means it operates under state-level stormwater regulations enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The facility plays a key role in managing stormwater from the landfill site, helping to control runoff and reduce the risk of flooding and water pollution. Proper stormwater management at landfills is critical to prevent leachate and contaminants from entering local waterways, protecting the environment and public health.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall, which increases stormwater runoff volumes. The outfall discharges into local waterways that may eventually reach the Black Warrior River basin. Managing stormwater from a construction and demolition landfill is important to prevent sediment and potential contaminants from impairing water quality in these receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
NO. 7 C & D LANDFILL is located at 18069 Hannah Creek Road, Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from a construction and demolition landfill site.
In the United States, stormwater discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act via NPDES permits. This facility likely operates under a general permit for stormwater discharges from industrial activities, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Stormwater management at landfills prevents runoff from carrying pollutants like sediment, debris, and leachate into nearby waterways, protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
The facility helps control stormwater runoff from a landfill site, reducing the risk of flooding and pollution in the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports local wildlife and communities.
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