Tuscumbia Asphalt Plant #2 Stormwater Outfall, Tuscumbia, Alabama

Tuscumbia Asphalt Plant #2 is a stormwater outfall located at 23066 US 72 in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama. As a stormwater outfall serving an industrial asphalt facility, it is part of the regulated stormwater management infrastructure in the United States. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities to protect water quality. The outfall likely handles runoff from the asphalt plant's impervious surfaces and industrial operations. Stormwater management at such facilities typically includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and vegetative swales to control pollutants. The facility is subject to Alabama's NPDES general permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity, which requires monitoring and compliance with effluent limits. Located in the Tennessee River watershed, the outfall discharges to local waterways that ultimately flow into the Tennessee River. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps prevent pollutants like sediment, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals from impacting aquatic habitats. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements to minimize environmental harm.

The outfall is situated in the Tennessee River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals, posing risks to water quality. The facility operates under EPA's NPDES program, which requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to mitigate these impacts.