RENFRO LLC, FORT PAYNE PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Fort Payne, Alabama

RENFRO LLC, FORT PAYNE PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 3398 Winn Avenue N.E. in Fort Payne, Alabama, within DeKalb County. The facility serves industrial operations classified under NAICS codes 313310, 313311, 315110, 315119, and 315120, which encompass textile mills and apparel manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from these industrial activities, discharging into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated through NPDES permits, which require compliance with effluent limitations and monitoring requirements. The plant's location in Fort Payne places it within a region with a history of textile and hosiery manufacturing, contributing to the local economy and environmental management. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in controlling industrial stormwater runoff, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, chemicals, and metals. Proper management helps protect water quality in receiving streams, which may be used for recreation, drinking water, or aquatic habitat. The facility's compliance with permit conditions is essential for minimizing impacts on downstream water bodies.

Fort Payne is located in the Appalachian foothills of northeastern Alabama, with a humid subtropical climate that produces frequent rainfall. The area's industrial base, particularly textile and apparel manufacturing, generates stormwater runoff that may contain pollutants like dyes, solvents, and heavy metals. Discharges from this outfall enter local streams that are part of the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities downstream.