Albertville Regional Airport Stormwater Outfall | Albertville, Alabama Stormwater Facility

Albertville Regional Airport Stormwater Outfall is a stormwater management facility located at 300 Alldredge Drive in Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama. This outfall handles runoff from the airport and surrounding industrial areas, serving as a key component of the local stormwater infrastructure. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into nearby water bodies, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 program. The facility is classified as a stormwater outfall, typically designed to convey runoff from impervious surfaces such as runways, taxiways, and parking lots. In the United States, stormwater outfalls like this one are subject to Phase II MS4 permit requirements for small municipalities, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges. The airport's location in an industrial area (NAICS codes 236210, 237990, 488119) suggests runoff may contain pollutants typical of construction and transportation activities. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater quality in the Tennessee Valley region. Proper operation helps prevent flooding and reduces pollutant loads to receiving waters, supporting local water quality goals. The outfall contributes to the community's resilience against storm events and aligns with Alabama's water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.

The outfall discharges into the Tennessee River basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and water supply. Stormwater runoff from airport and industrial areas can carry sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, posing risks to water quality. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program requires best management practices to mitigate these impacts, such as detention basins and pollution prevention plans.