RUSCORR LLC Stormwater Outfall, Cullman, Alabama | Industrial Runoff Management

RUSCORR LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 64 Walnut St NW, Cullman, Alabama, within Cullman County. As an operational stormwater outfall, it manages industrial stormwater discharges from facilities with NAICS codes 322211 and 322219, which correspond to pulp mills and other paperboard container manufacturing. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits, which govern stormwater discharges from industrial activities. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed in available data, but typical stormwater outfalls in Alabama are subject to state and federal requirements for pollution prevention and best management practices. Given the industrial nature of the catchment, the outfall likely handles runoff from manufacturing processes, requiring compliance with effluent guidelines and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). Environmental significance lies in its role in controlling industrial stormwater runoff, which can carry pollutants such as suspended solids, metals, and organic compounds. Proper management helps protect local water bodies, including those in the Black Warrior River watershed, from degradation. The facility contributes to community water quality and aligns with regional stormwater management goals.

The facility discharges into a catchment that may include impaired water bodies common in Alabama's industrial regions. Industrial stormwater runoff from pulp and paperboard manufacturing can introduce pollutants like total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, and metals. The facility operates under EPA NPDES MS4 permits, requiring compliance with numeric effluent limits and monitoring to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.