Overview
CITY OF DECATUR PUBLIC WORKS is a stormwater outfall in Decatur, Alabama, managing urban runoff under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
CITY OF DECATUR PUBLIC WORKS operates a stormwater outfall located at 1801 Central Parkway SW in Decatur, Alabama. This facility is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) serving the Decatur urban area, which falls under Phase II NPDES MS4 permit requirements due to its population size. The outfall discharges stormwater runoff from streets, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces into local waterways. As a stormwater outfall, the facility's primary function is to convey runoff from the municipal storm sewer system to receiving waters. The regulatory framework governing this outfall includes the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which requires the City of Decatur to implement a stormwater management program (SWMP) to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's NAICS code 325320 indicates a connection to the pesticide and fertilizer manufacturing industry, suggesting potential industrial stormwater concerns in the catchment area. The outfall discharges into the Tennessee River basin, which is a significant water resource in northern Alabama. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect water quality in the Tennessee River and its tributaries from urban runoff pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and bacteria. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with local and federal stormwater regulations, contributing to the community's environmental health and flood control efforts.
Environmental context
The outfall discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Urban runoff from Decatur's industrial and residential areas can carry pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and chemicals from the nearby pesticide and fertilizer manufacturing sector. Effective stormwater management under the NPDES MS4 permit is essential to prevent impairment of these water bodies and maintain their ecological integrity.
Frequently asked questions
CITY OF DECATUR PUBLIC WORKS is located at 1801 Central Parkway SW in Decatur, Alabama, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges urban runoff from Decatur's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) into local waterways, regulated under the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program.
Stormwater outfalls in Decatur are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the EPA's NPDES MS4 program. As a Phase II small MS4, the City of Decatur must implement a stormwater management program to reduce pollutant discharges.
The facility's NAICS code 325320 indicates proximity to pesticide and fertilizer manufacturing, which may contribute industrial stormwater concerns requiring additional pollution prevention measures.
Stormwater management reduces pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and chemicals from urban runoff, protecting water quality in the Tennessee River and its tributaries, which are vital for drinking water and aquatic habitats.
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