Overview
BUCKS PLANT is a stormwater outfall in Bucks, Alabama, USA. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharge management.
BUCKS PLANT is a stormwater outfall located in Bucks, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff in the area. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader infrastructure managed under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, which regulate stormwater discharges from urbanized areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires permits for discharges into waters of the United States. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Stormwater outfalls like BUCKS PLANT are typically monitored for pollutants to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The specific discharge volume and water quality parameters for this outfall are not detailed in the available data. Located in a rural area near the Mobile River, BUCKS PLANT contributes to the management of stormwater runoff in a region with significant ecological value. Proper stormwater management helps protect downstream water bodies from pollution and flooding. The facility's role is part of a network of outfalls that collectively support community resilience and environmental health in Mobile County.
Environmental context
Bucks, Alabama, is situated near the Mobile River and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, a biologically rich estuarine system. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into these sensitive waters. The region's subtropical climate with heavy rainfall events increases the risk of flooding and pollutant transport. Effective stormwater management at outfalls like BUCKS PLANT is critical to maintaining water quality in the delta, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and economic benefits.
Frequently asked questions
BUCKS PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at Highway 43 in Bucks, Mobile County, Alabama, USA, with coordinates 31.011944 N, -88.022639 W.
BUCKS PLANT is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area into receiving waters. It is part of the municipal stormwater management system regulated under the NPDES MS4 permit program.
BUCKS PLANT operates under the Clean Water Act and the NPDES MS4 permit program, administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). These regulations require permits for stormwater discharges to protect water quality.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama help manage runoff from rainfall, reducing flooding and preventing pollutants from entering water bodies. They are crucial for protecting the state's rivers, estuaries, and coastal ecosystems, such as the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.
Under NPDES MS4 permits, stormwater outfalls are monitored for pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. Monitoring frequency and parameters depend on the permit requirements and the outfall's risk to receiving waters.
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