Beacon Hill Farm Stormwater Outfall, Prattville, Alabama

Beacon Hill Farm is a stormwater outfall located at 108 High Place Drive in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, contributing to local flood control and water quality management. As a stormwater outfall, this facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program. Phase II MS4 permits apply to smaller municipalities like Prattville, requiring stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's NAICS codes indicate connections to mining and construction activities, suggesting the outfall may handle runoff from industrial or urban catchments. The outfall plays a key role in managing stormwater runoff in Prattville, helping to prevent localized flooding and protect downstream water bodies from pollution. Its location in Autauga County places it within the Alabama River watershed, where stormwater management is critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.

The outfall discharges into the Alabama River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Urban and industrial runoff from Prattville can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals, making stormwater management essential for protecting water quality in the region.