WCA of Alabama, LLC Blount Landfill Stormwater Outfall, Trafford, Alabama

WCA of Alabama, LLC Blount Landfill is a stormwater outfall facility located at 1130 County Line Road in Trafford, Blount County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from a landfill site, classified under NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Landfill). 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) program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities, including landfills. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES permit program, ensuring compliance with the Clean Water Act. The landfill's stormwater management likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sedimentation basins, retention ponds, and erosion controls to mitigate pollutant loads. Stormwater outfalls from landfills can carry pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and organic matter, posing risks to receiving water bodies. The facility's location in Blount County, a rural area with mixed land use, means its discharge may affect local streams and groundwater. Proper operation and maintenance of stormwater controls are essential to protect water quality and comply with permit limits.

The facility is situated in Blount County, Alabama, a region characterized by rolling hills and numerous small streams that feed into the Black Warrior River basin. Landfill stormwater runoff can contain pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and leachate-related contaminants, which may impair water quality if not properly managed. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on aquatic habitats and downstream water uses, making effective stormwater treatment critical for ecological health.