ROCK TENN MILL COMPANY LLC Stormwater Outfall, Coatopa, Alabama | USA

ROCK TENN MILL COMPANY LLC manages a stormwater outfall located at 2201 Sumter 25 in Coatopa, Alabama, within Sumter County. This facility is part of the industrial sector, with NAICS code 321999 (All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing), and is classified as a stormwater outfall under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The outfall is operational and serves to manage stormwater runoff from the industrial site. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting requirements, including those for industrial stormwater discharges. The EPA's MS4 program may also apply depending on the local municipal separate storm sewer system designation. Typical stormwater management at such facilities involves treatment or control of runoff to prevent pollutants from entering water bodies. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater from an industrial facility in rural Alabama. Proper stormwater management helps protect local waterways from potential contaminants associated with wood product manufacturing, such as sediment, organic matter, and chemicals. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits is critical for maintaining water quality in the surrounding region.

The stormwater outfall is located in Sumter County, Alabama, a rural area with forested land and agricultural activity. The facility's industrial operations may contribute pollutants like sediment and organic waste to stormwater runoff. Discharge from the outfall could potentially affect nearby water bodies, including the Tombigbee River watershed. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act ensures that stormwater discharges are managed to minimize environmental impact.