Overview
ALABAMA RAILROAD CO operates a stormwater outfall in Monroeville, Alabama, managing runoff from industrial railway operations under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
ALABAMA RAILROAD CO is a stormwater outfall facility located at 2746 Hornady Drive in Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama. The facility manages stormwater runoff from railway operations and is classified as a stormwater outfall, a key component in controlling industrial discharge to local waterways. As an industrial stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees stormwater permitting and compliance. The facility's location in an industrial catchment area necessitates best management practices (BMPs) to treat runoff before discharge. The stormwater outfall serves the railway operations in Monroeville, contributing to local flood control and water quality management. Proper operation helps protect downstream water bodies from pollutants such as sediments, oils, and heavy metals commonly associated with railway activities. Compliance with regulatory standards ensures minimal environmental impact on the surrounding community and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial railway catchment in Monroeville, Alabama, which may contribute pollutants to local waterways. The region's climate includes significant rainfall, increasing runoff volumes. The outfall likely drains to a nearby water body, potentially impacting water quality if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to mitigate these risks through stormwater pollution prevention plans.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2746 Hornady Drive, Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama, USA.
It manages stormwater runoff from railway operations, discharging treated or untreated runoff to local waterways in compliance with NPDES MS4 permits.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES MS4 permits, overseen by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Railway stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediments, oils, heavy metals, and chemicals, which may harm aquatic ecosystems if not properly treated.
Industrial stormwater outfalls vary in size; this facility likely handles runoff from a localized railway yard, with discharge volumes dependent on rainfall intensity and catchment area.
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