WESTROCK CP, LLC - SNEAD WOODYARD Stormwater Outfall, Snead, Alabama

WESTROCK CP, LLC - SNEAD WOODYARD is a stormwater outfall located at 8111 County Road 36 in Snead, Blount County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a woodyard operation, classified under NAICS 321999 (All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA 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. The outfall likely requires a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater, with monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. The woodyard sector typically involves exposure to wood debris, sediment, and potential chemical runoff. This outfall serves an industrial catchment in a rural area of Blount County, contributing to local stormwater management. Proper operation helps protect downstream water quality in the region's streams and rivers. The facility's compliance with permit conditions is essential for minimizing environmental impact from stormwater runoff.

The outfall discharges into local waterways in Blount County, Alabama, which are part of the Black Warrior River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management critical. Industrial runoff from woodyards can carry sediment, organic matter, and potential pollutants that may affect aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to prevent degradation of these water bodies.