Westervelt Lumber Thomasville Stormwater Outfall, Thomasville, Alabama

Westervelt Lumber Thomasville is a stormwater outfall located at 700 N. Clarke Industrial Road in Thomasville, Clarke County, Alabama. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment associated with lumber manufacturing (NAICS 321113). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff from the site into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including permitting for industrial stormwater outfalls. The facility's discharge is likely regulated under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for the lumber and wood products sector, requiring compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements. As a stormwater outfall in an industrial setting, the facility plays a key role in managing runoff from the lumber mill site, helping to prevent pollutants such as sediment, wood debris, and chemicals from entering nearby water bodies. The local environmental context includes the Tombigbee River basin, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Proper stormwater management at this facility contributes to protecting water quality in the region.

The facility is located in Clarke County, Alabama, within the Tombigbee River watershed. This region features forested landscapes and agricultural areas, with the Tombigbee River supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. Industrial stormwater discharges from lumber operations can carry sediment, organic matter, and potential pollutants like oils or preservatives. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.