Preferred Compounding Corp Stormwater Outfall, Fruithurst, Alabama

Preferred Compounding Corp is a stormwater outfall facility located at 165 County Road 33 in Fruithurst, Cleburne County, Alabama, United States. As an operational stormwater outfall, it manages industrial stormwater discharges from a facility classified under NAICS 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing). The facility is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. Under the Clean Water Act, industrial stormwater outfalls like this one must comply with NPDES permit requirements, including implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility operates within the regulatory context of Phase I and Phase II MS4 permits, depending on the local municipal separate storm sewer system designation. Typical controls include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring of discharge quality. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from an industrial site in a rural area of Alabama. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies from pollutants such as sediment, chemicals, and heavy metals. Compliance with NPDES permits ensures that discharges do not impair receiving waters, supporting the ecological health of streams and rivers in the region.

The facility is located in Cleburne County, Alabama, a region characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land use. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants like suspended solids, hydrocarbons, and metals, which may impact nearby water bodies. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to prevent degradation of local streams and rivers, which are part of the larger Coosa River basin. Effective stormwater management is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.