Overview
NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION INERT LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall in Alexander City, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from a construction and demolition inert landfill site.
NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION INERT LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall located at 1507 North Central Avenue in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and handles stormwater runoff from a construction and demolition inert landfill, a specific type of waste disposal site that accepts non-hazardous, inert materials such as concrete, asphalt, and dirt. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges collected runoff into local waterways. In the United States, such discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act, typically through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. For industrial activities like landfills, the EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) often applies, requiring stormwater pollution prevention plans and monitoring to protect water quality. The facility's location in Alexander City places it within the Tallapoosa River watershed. Proper management of stormwater from inert landfills is important to prevent sediment and other pollutants from impacting downstream water bodies. The operational status indicates active compliance with regulatory requirements, contributing to local environmental protection efforts.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Tallapoosa River basin in Alabama, a region with a humid subtropical climate and frequent rainfall. Stormwater runoff from construction and demolition inert landfills can carry sediment, debris, and trace contaminants. Effective management is essential to prevent impairment of local streams and rivers, which support aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 1507 North Central Avenue in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a construction and demolition inert landfill, which accepts non-hazardous inert materials like concrete and asphalt.
Stormwater discharges from landfills are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES permits, often the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, which requires pollution prevention plans and monitoring.
Proper management prevents sediment and pollutants from entering waterways, protecting aquatic habitats and water quality in the Tallapoosa River basin.
The facility is operational, indicating it is actively managing stormwater runoff in compliance with regulatory requirements.
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