Overview
CITY OF BAY MINETTE is a stormwater outfall in Bay Minette, Alabama, serving the local community. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater management.
CITY OF BAY MINETTE is a stormwater outfall located at 301 DOLIVE STREET in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama. This facility is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) that manages stormwater runoff from the urban area to protect local water quality. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges collected stormwater into receiving waters. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires municipalities to develop stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges. The facility's NAICS code 325320 indicates an industrial catchment area, suggesting the outfall may handle runoff from manufacturing activities. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from Bay Minette, helping to prevent flooding and reduce the transport of pollutants to downstream water bodies. Proper operation supports compliance with water quality standards and protects aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges stormwater from an urban and potentially industrial catchment in Bay Minette, Alabama. The facility's location in Baldwin County places it within the Mobile Bay watershed, an ecologically significant estuary. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas (NAICS 325320) may carry pollutants such as heavy metals, chemicals, and sediments, necessitating effective management under the NPDES MS4 permit to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The CITY OF BAY MINETTE stormwater outfall is located at 301 DOLIVE STREET in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.
This facility is a stormwater outfall that discharges collected stormwater runoff from the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) into receiving waters, helping to manage urban runoff and reduce flooding.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires municipalities to implement stormwater management programs to control pollutant discharges.
NAICS code 325320 indicates the facility serves an industrial catchment area, specifically for pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing, meaning the stormwater runoff may contain industrial pollutants requiring careful management.
The outfall discharges into the Mobile Bay watershed, an ecologically important estuary. Proper management helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats by reducing pollutant loads from urban and industrial runoff.
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