Overview
The City of Enterprise Municipal Airport Stormwater Outfall in Enterprise, Alabama, manages stormwater runoff from airport and commercial construction activities under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
The City of Enterprise Municipal Airport Stormwater Outfall is an operational stormwater management facility located at 867 Aviation Boulevard in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, United States. It serves the airport and associated commercial construction sectors (NAICS 236220 and 488119), handling stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces and construction sites. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. Phase II MS4 requirements apply to small municipalities like Enterprise, mandating stormwater management plans to control pollutants from urban runoff. The facility's design and operation align with Clean Water Act standards to minimize discharge impacts on local water bodies. The outfall plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Enterprise area by managing runoff from the airport and nearby industrial activities. Proper stormwater management reduces erosion, flooding, and pollutant loads to receiving waters, supporting community and environmental health in Coffee County.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from an airport and commercial construction catchment in Enterprise, Alabama, a region with a humid subtropical climate and frequent heavy rainfall. Runoff may carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and deicing chemicals, potentially impacting local streams and groundwater. Compliance with NPDES MS4 permits is critical to prevent degradation of nearby water bodies, including those in the Choctawhatchee River watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 867 Aviation Boulevard in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, United States, on the grounds of the Enterprise Municipal Airport.
It manages stormwater runoff from the airport and adjacent commercial construction areas, controlling pollutants and flow rates to comply with NPDES MS4 permit requirements.
As a stormwater outfall in the US, it operates under the EPA's NPDES MS4 program, specifically Phase II for small municipalities, and must follow Clean Water Act standards to reduce pollutant discharges.
Typical pollutants from airport and construction runoff include sediment, oil, grease, heavy metals, and deicing chemicals, which are controlled through best management practices (BMPs) like detention basins and filtration.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding, erosion, and pollutant loads to local waterways, protecting aquatic habitats and water quality in the Choctawhatchee River watershed.
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