Overview
AUBURN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL AIRPORT is a stormwater outfall in Auburn, Alabama, managing runoff from airport operations. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL AIRPORT is a stormwater outfall located at 700 Airport Road in Auburn, Alabama, within Lee County. As a stormwater outfall serving a regional airport, it handles runoff from aviation and related industrial activities, contributing to local stormwater management in the southeastern United States. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal and industrial sources. The airport's catchment includes impervious surfaces such as runways, taxiways, and parking areas, typical of transportation infrastructure. The NAICS codes (481111, 488119, 611512) indicate a mix of scheduled air transportation, airport operations, and flight training, suggesting diverse runoff sources. Environmental significance lies in managing stormwater quality and quantity to protect receiving waters in the Auburn area. Proper operation helps mitigate pollutant loads from airport activities, such as deicing agents and fuel residues, and reduces the risk of flooding. The facility's role is critical for compliance with Clean Water Act goals and local water quality standards.
Environmental context
The stormwater outfall discharges into local waterways in the Auburn region, which are part of the larger Mobile Bay watershed. Urban and industrial runoff from airport operations can introduce pollutants like sediment, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources in this part of Alabama.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 700 Airport Road in Auburn, Alabama, within Lee County, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from the airport's impervious surfaces, including runways and parking areas, to control pollution and flooding.
It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges.
Common pollutants include deicing agents (ethylene glycol), fuel residues, heavy metals, and sediment from construction and maintenance activities.
Proper operation helps protect receiving waters in the Mobile Bay watershed from contamination, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.
Other Stormwater Outfall plants in United States · 6 nearby