Overview
The City of Madison Vector Control Division operates a stormwater outfall in Madison, Alabama, managing urban runoff to protect local water quality under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
The City of Madison Vector Control Division stormwater outfall is located at 240 Palmer Road in Madison, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) serving the Madison urban area, and it operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. As a stormwater outfall, the facility discharges collected urban runoff from streets, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces into receiving waters. The NAICS codes 325320 (Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing) and 926130 (Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities) suggest the Vector Control Division may have specialized activities related to pest management, but the primary function remains stormwater management. The facility is operational and serves the Madison community. The outfall plays a key role in managing stormwater quantity and quality in the Tennessee Valley region, where rainfall patterns and urban development can lead to runoff challenges. By controlling discharges, the facility helps mitigate flooding, erosion, and pollutant transport to local water bodies, supporting community and environmental health.
Environmental context
Madison, Alabama, is located in the Tennessee Valley, a region with a humid subtropical climate and average annual rainfall of about 54 inches. Urban stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, pesticides, and heavy metals into receiving streams. The facility's discharge may affect local water bodies, including the Tennessee River watershed. Compliance with EPA NPDES MS4 Phase II requirements is essential to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 240 Palmer Road, Madison, Alabama 35758, United States.
It discharges urban stormwater runoff from the Madison municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) into receiving waters, helping manage flooding and water quality.
The facility operates under the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal systems.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollution, erosion, and flooding risks, protecting local streams and the Tennessee River watershed.
Common pollutants include sediment, nutrients, oil and grease, heavy metals, and pesticides, which are controlled through best management practices.
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