BOAZ PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Boaz, Alabama | United States

BOAZ PLANT is a stormwater outfall facility located at 129 Industry Dr, Boaz, Alabama, in Marshall County. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding urban and industrial catchment areas. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, which governs stormwater discharges in the United States. In Alabama, stormwater management is regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES MS4 program. BOAZ PLANT, as a stormwater outfall, is likely part of a larger MS4 network serving the city of Boaz and surrounding areas. The facility's location in an industrial area suggests it handles runoff from industrial and commercial zones, which may require additional treatment or best management practices to control pollutants. The environmental significance of BOAZ PLANT lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff to protect local water bodies. Stormwater outfalls can discharge into nearby streams or rivers, and proper management is essential to prevent flooding, erosion, and pollution. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits ensures that stormwater discharges meet water quality standards, supporting the health of aquatic ecosystems in the region.

BOAZ PLANT discharges stormwater runoff from an urban and industrial catchment in Boaz, Alabama. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges to protect water quality. The local environment includes water bodies that may be sensitive to pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals from runoff. Proper stormwater management at this outfall helps mitigate impacts on downstream ecosystems and supports compliance with the Clean Water Act.