Overview
CITY OF HARTSELLE PUBLIC WORKS is a stormwater outfall in Hartselle, Alabama, serving the local community under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
CITY OF HARTSELLE PUBLIC WORKS is a stormwater outfall located at 200 Sparkman Street, NW, Hartselle, Alabama, United States. It operates within the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) of Hartselle, a small municipality in Morgan County. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater runoff from urban areas into receiving waters, playing a key role in local flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. As a Phase II small MS4, Hartselle's stormwater program must implement best management practices to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The outfall is part of a network designed to manage runoff from streets, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces in the city. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for preventing localized flooding and conveying runoff to nearby water bodies. In Hartselle, the outfall likely discharges to the Tennessee River basin, which supports regional water supply and aquatic habitats. Proper operation and maintenance of the outfall help protect downstream water quality and reduce the risk of combined sewer overflows, contributing to community resilience and environmental stewardship.
Environmental context
Hartselle, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, making stormwater management essential for flood control and water quality. The outfall discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Urban runoff from Hartselle's streets and developed areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals, necessitating effective stormwater treatment and best management practices under the NPDES MS4 permit.
Frequently asked questions
The City of Hartselle Public Works stormwater outfall is located at 200 Sparkman Street, NW, Hartselle, Alabama 35640-2426, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges collected stormwater runoff from the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) of Hartselle, Alabama.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program, specifically as a Phase II small MS4.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama help manage urban runoff, reduce flooding, and protect water quality in rivers and streams, particularly in the Tennessee River basin, which supports drinking water and aquatic habitats.
Under the NPDES MS4 Phase II permit, Hartselle implements best management practices such as street sweeping, public education, and detention basins to reduce pollutant loads from stormwater runoff.
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