PARAGON SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Rainsville, Alabama

PARAGON SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, LLC is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 411 Ranch Road in Rainsville, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater outfall category, managing runoff from a food manufacturing site (NAICS 311119). As a small-scale industrial outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities to protect water quality. Under the Clean Water Act, industrial stormwater outfalls like this one must obtain permit coverage, typically through a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit. The facility's location in Alabama places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES program. Compliance involves implementing stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring discharges for pollutants. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Rainsville is in northeastern Alabama, an area with numerous streams and rivers that feed into the Tennessee River basin. Proper management of industrial stormwater runoff is critical to prevent contamination from pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and chemicals, thereby protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.

The facility is located in Rainsville, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. This region features a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, increasing the potential for stormwater runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from food manufacturing can contain organic matter, nutrients, and other pollutants that may impair local water bodies if not properly managed. The outfall's proximity to streams and rivers necessitates effective stormwater controls to prevent degradation of aquatic habitats and ensure compliance with water quality standards.