WASTE MANAGEMENT - VERNON HAULING COMPANY Stormwater Outfall, Vernon, Alabama

WASTE MANAGEMENT - VERNON HAULING COMPANY is a stormwater outfall located at 395 9th St SW, Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562111, which covers solid waste collection. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges stormwater runoff from the hauling company's industrial site, which may include areas used for vehicle storage, maintenance, and waste transfer. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated under the Clean Water Act, requiring compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices to minimize pollutant runoff. The outfall likely falls under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater, which mandates monitoring and control of pollutants such as sediment, oil and grease, and heavy metals. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing stormwater from a solid waste hauling operation, which can generate runoff with high pollutant loads. Proper management helps protect local water bodies, such as the nearby Tombigbee River watershed, from contamination. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements is critical for maintaining water quality in the region.

Vernon, Alabama, is located in the Tombigbee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and water supply. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like waste hauling facilities can introduce pollutants such as sediments, nutrients, and heavy metals into local waterways. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program aims to mitigate these impacts through stormwater management plans and best management practices.