Overview
RANDOLPH C/D LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall in Wedowee, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from a landfill site under local regulatory oversight.
RANDOLPH C/D LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall located at 1938 County Road 811 in Wedowee, Randolph County, Alabama, United States. It serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the landfill facility, operating under the jurisdiction of Alabama's environmental regulations and the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program. As a stormwater outfall associated with a landfill, this facility manages runoff from an industrial catchment area. Landfill stormwater systems typically include sediment basins, retention ponds, and treatment controls to manage pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and organic matter. The outfall discharges into local waterways, which may be subject to water quality standards under the Clean Water Act. The facility's operational status is active, and it plays a role in controlling stormwater pollution from the landfill site. Proper management of this outfall helps protect downstream water bodies in the region, which are part of the broader watershed of the Tallapoosa River basin. Compliance with NPDES permit requirements is essential to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in a rural area of Randolph County, Alabama, within the Tallapoosa River watershed. Landfill stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and leachate constituents. The facility operates under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. Local water bodies may be sensitive to nutrient loading and sedimentation, making effective stormwater management critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
RANDOLPH C/D LANDFILL is located at 1938 County Road 811 in Wedowee, Randolph County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a landfill site, operating under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US Clean Water Act and the NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for discharges from industrial facilities like landfills.
It controls and treats stormwater runoff from the landfill to reduce pollutants such as sediment and chemicals before discharge into local waterways, helping to protect water quality.
Common pollutants include sediment, heavy metals, organic matter, and leachate constituents, which can be managed through best management practices like retention basins and treatment systems.
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