Overview
CIRCLE K STORE NO. 2723680 is a stormwater outfall located in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from a commercial facility under local stormwater regulations.
CIRCLE K STORE NO. 2723680 is a stormwater outfall located at 1200 W. Bankhead Highway in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a commercial retail site, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which governs stormwater discharges in urbanized areas. As a small municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) outfall, it is subject to Phase II requirements aimed at reducing pollutant loads to receiving waters. The facility's stormwater management likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as detention basins, oil-water separators, or filtration systems to treat runoff from parking lots and building surfaces. Given its location in an urban catchment, the outfall discharges to local waterways that may be impaired by urban runoff. Compliance with permit conditions, including monitoring and reporting, is essential to minimize environmental impact. This outfall contributes to the broader stormwater infrastructure in Birmingham, helping to control flooding and protect water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed. Effective management of stormwater from commercial sites like this is critical for meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements and maintaining the ecological health of receiving streams.
Environmental context
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this stormwater outfall discharges into the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water. Urban runoff from commercial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals. The facility operates under the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires controls to reduce pollutant loads to impaired water bodies in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 1200 W. Bankhead Highway in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a commercial retail site, discharging treated stormwater to local waterways under an NPDES MS4 permit.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, with Phase II requirements for small MS4s in urbanized areas, including permits, monitoring, and best management practices.
Common pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, nutrients, and litter from parking lots and building surfaces, controlled through structural and non-structural BMPs.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding, prevents erosion, and protects water quality in receiving streams like those in the Black Warrior River watershed, supporting aquatic habitats and public health.
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