Southern Parallel Forest Products Stormwater Outfall, Albertville, Alabama

Southern Parallel Forest Products is a stormwater outfall facility located at 660 Industrial Blvd in Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama. The facility operates within the industrial sector, specifically wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321113 and 321912), and is subject to stormwater discharge regulations under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. As an industrial stormwater outfall, the facility manages runoff from manufacturing operations, which may include pollutants such as sediment, oil, and chemicals. The regulatory framework requires compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and best management practices (BMPs) to minimize environmental impact. Alabama's stormwater program is administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under delegated authority from the EPA. The facility's location in Albertville, near the Tennessee River basin, places it in a region where stormwater management is critical for protecting water quality. Industrial stormwater discharges are regulated to prevent contamination of local waterways, and facilities must monitor and report discharge quality. Proper management of this outfall helps mitigate risks to downstream ecosystems and supports community water resource protection.

The facility is located in Marshall County, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management crucial for preventing erosion and pollutant runoff. Industrial activities at wood product manufacturing sites can generate sediment, organic matter, and chemical contaminants that may impact local streams and rivers. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act ensures that stormwater discharges are controlled through permits and pollution prevention measures to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.