TALLADEGA TRANSFER STATION Stormwater Outfall, Lincoln, Alabama

TALLADEGA TRANSFER STATION is a stormwater outfall located at 1500 Speedway Boulevard in Lincoln, Talladega County, Alabama. This facility is part of the United States' stormwater management infrastructure, operating under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. As a stormwater outfall, it collects and discharges runoff from the surrounding area, which includes industrial and urban land uses. The facility operates within Alabama's regulatory framework, which follows the Clean Water Act and EPA guidelines for stormwater management. The NAICS code 484110 indicates the site is associated with general freight trucking, suggesting the outfall serves a transportation or logistics hub. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for controlling the volume and quality of runoff entering local waterways, particularly in areas with impervious surfaces. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater from an industrial catchment, which can carry pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals. Proper operation helps protect downstream water bodies in the Talladega region. The facility's location near a major highway and industrial area underscores the importance of stormwater treatment to meet water quality standards.

The Talladega Transfer Station outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial and transportation corridor in Lincoln, Alabama. Runoff from such areas often contains pollutants like sediment, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals, which can impact local streams and rivers. The facility operates under the EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which requires controls to reduce pollutant loads and protect water quality in receiving waters.