Willow Ridge Landfill Stormwater Outfall, Haleyville, Alabama

Willow Ridge Landfill is a stormwater outfall located at 10512 HWY 13 South in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama, United States. It serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the landfill facility, which is currently operational. The outfall is part of the stormwater management infrastructure for the site. As a stormwater outfall associated with a landfill, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Landfill stormwater discharges are typically regulated under NPDES permits, which may include requirements for monitoring and treatment to prevent pollution of receiving waters. The outfall likely handles runoff from the landfill's active and closed areas. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater from a waste disposal site. Landfill runoff can contain pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and organic compounds, making proper management crucial for protecting local water quality. The outfall discharges into nearby water bodies, which may be subject to state water quality standards.

The outfall is located in Winston County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall. Stormwater runoff from the landfill can carry pollutants that may impact local streams and rivers. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements to control pollution and protect water quality in receiving waters.