Barrytown Tank Battery Stormwater Outfall, Gilbertown, Alabama

Barrytown Tank Battery is a stormwater outfall located on Stafford Road in Gilbertown, Alabama, within Choctaw County. As an operational facility in the United States, it is part of the industrial stormwater management infrastructure serving a tank battery site. The facility handles stormwater runoff from the surrounding industrial area, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Under the Clean Water Act, stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Facilities like Barrytown Tank Battery must obtain coverage under an NPDES industrial stormwater permit, which requires implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to control pollutants. The facility's location in Alabama subjects it to oversight by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). As a stormwater outfall, Barrytown Tank Battery plays a critical role in managing runoff from the tank battery site, helping to prevent erosion, flooding, and the transport of pollutants into local waterways. The facility contributes to the environmental stewardship of the region by ensuring that stormwater discharges meet water quality standards and protect downstream ecosystems.

The facility is located in Choctaw County, Alabama, a region with a humid subtropical climate characterized by significant rainfall, which increases the potential for stormwater runoff. The surrounding area includes forested lands and agricultural fields, with nearby water bodies that may be sensitive to pollutant loading. Industrial stormwater discharges from tank battery operations can contain hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediments, necessitating robust management practices to protect local water quality.