Overview
CITY OF GREENVILLE-LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall in Greenville, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from the landfill site, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
CITY OF GREENVILLE-LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall located in Greenville, Butler County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the landfill site. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a key role in managing surface water runoff to prevent flooding and protect water quality. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permits may apply, depending on the local jurisdiction. The outfall likely includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins or retention ponds to treat runoff before discharge. Located in a landfill setting, the outfall must manage potential contaminants from waste materials. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent pollution of nearby water bodies. The facility contributes to the environmental stewardship of the Greenville area by controlling runoff and mitigating erosion and sedimentation.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from a landfill site, which may contain pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and organic compounds. The outfall is subject to NPDES permit requirements under the Clean Water Act to ensure discharges do not impair water quality. The local environment includes water bodies that may be sensitive to pollution, making proper stormwater management essential for protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
CITY OF GREENVILLE-LANDFILL is located at Highway 31 South, Greenville, Butler County, Alabama, United States, with coordinates 31.826044, -86.593733.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from the Greenville landfill site, helping to control flooding and prevent pollution.
The outfall operates under the US EPA NPDES program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges. It may be covered under a general permit for industrial stormwater or an MS4 permit.
It collects and treats runoff from the landfill, reducing pollutants like sediment and chemicals before discharge, thereby protecting local water bodies and ecosystems.
Stormwater outfalls are key components of municipal stormwater systems, regulated under the Clean Water Act to manage runoff, prevent flooding, and maintain water quality.
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