WAYNE FARMS LLC DECATUR EAST FURTHER PROCESSING Stormwater Outfall, Decatur, Alabama

WAYNE FARMS LLC DECATUR EAST FURTHER PROCESSING is a stormwater outfall located at 100 PLUGS DRIVE in Decatur, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial poultry processing site, classified under NAICS codes 311412 and 311615. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers these permits. The outfall likely handles runoff from impervious surfaces typical of food processing facilities, including parking lots, roofs, and processing areas. Stormwater management may include best management practices such as detention basins or oil-water separators. This outfall is part of the broader stormwater infrastructure in Decatur, a city located along the Tennessee River. Proper management of industrial stormwater is critical to prevent pollutants like nutrients, sediments, and organic matter from impacting water quality. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports community water quality goals.

The outfall discharges into the Tennessee River basin, which is a major water resource in the southeastern United States. Industrial stormwater runoff from poultry processing can contain high levels of organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens. Effective treatment and management are essential to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic life in receiving waters.