RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS/TALLADEGA CHIP MILL Stormwater Outfall, Alpine, Alabama

RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS/TALLADEGA CHIP MILL is a stormwater outfall located at 13001 Plant Road in Alpine, Talladega County, Alabama. The facility is operational and serves a wood chip mill, classified under NAICS codes 321113 and 321999, which involve sawmills and other wood product manufacturing. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from industrial operations, subject to the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permit requirements. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. Industrial facilities like this chip mill are typically required to obtain permit coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit, which mandates stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and monitoring. The outfall likely handles runoff from impervious surfaces, material storage areas, and vehicle traffic zones common to wood product facilities. Located in Alpine, Alabama, the outfall discharges into local waterways that may drain to the Coosa River basin. Stormwater from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and wood debris. Proper management is essential to protect water quality in the region, which supports aquatic habitats and downstream uses. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements helps mitigate environmental impacts.

The stormwater outfall from RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS/TALLADEGA CHIP MILL discharges into the Coosa River watershed, a system that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for communities. Industrial stormwater runoff from wood product facilities can contain suspended solids, organic matter, and potential contaminants like heavy metals from equipment. The facility must adhere to NPDES permit limits to prevent degradation of receiving waters, especially during high-flow events. Local water bodies may be impaired by sediment and nutrients, making stormwater control critical.