THOMAS CLEMENTS Stormwater Outfall, Scottsboro, Alabama | Industrial Runoff Management

THOMAS CLEMENTS is a stormwater outfall located at 26508 John T Reid Pkwy in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama. The facility serves industrial catchments associated with NAICS codes 212321 (construction sand and gravel mining) and 212399 (other nonmetallic mineral mining), indicating a focus on managing runoff from mining and related activities. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, including those for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) or industrial stormwater discharges. Alabama's stormwater program is administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which enforces compliance with federal standards. The outfall plays a key role in controlling runoff from industrial operations in the Scottsboro area, helping to prevent pollutants from entering local waterways. Its location in Jackson County places it within the Tennessee River watershed, where stormwater management is critical for protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.

The facility is located in the Tennessee River watershed, a region with significant industrial activity including mining and aggregate production. Stormwater runoff from these operations can carry sediment, metals, and other pollutants that may impact water quality. Effective management of stormwater discharges is essential to protect the Tennessee River and its tributaries, which support diverse aquatic ecosystems and provide drinking water for downstream communities.