PINEYWOODS MULCH COMPANY Stormwater Outfall, Alexander City, Alabama

PINEYWOODS MULCH COMPANY is a stormwater outfall located at 986 Coven Abbett Highway in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial site classified under NAICS code 321999 (All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the mulch production area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and best management practices to control pollutants. As an industrial stormwater outfall in Alabama, the facility plays a role in managing runoff from wood product manufacturing. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water quality in the Tallapoosa River watershed, which supports aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses. The facility's location in a rural-industrial area underscores the importance of controlling sediment and organic matter in discharges.

The facility is located in the Tallapoosa River watershed in east-central Alabama, a region characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land use. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and organic matter, potentially impacting local streams. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through site-specific controls and monitoring.