City of Montgomery Public Works Facility - Stormwater Outfall in Montgomery, Alabama

The City of Montgomery Public Works Facility is a stormwater outfall located at 934 North Ripley Street in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges stormwater runoff from the city's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) into receiving waters. The facility is operational and serves the Montgomery urban area, managing runoff from streets, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces. Stormwater outfalls like this one are regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. Montgomery is likely covered under a Phase II Small MS4 permit, which requires the development of a stormwater management program to reduce pollutant discharges and protect water quality. The facility's NAICS codes indicate involvement in industries such as pesticide manufacturing, automotive repair, and administrative environmental services, suggesting a diverse urban catchment. The facility plays a key role in managing stormwater in Montgomery, helping to mitigate flooding and control the discharge of pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local waterways. Its operation supports compliance with the Clean Water Act and contributes to the environmental health of the Alabama River watershed.

Montgomery is located in the Alabama River watershed, which is subject to urban runoff impacts from impervious surfaces. Stormwater discharges from the facility can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and nutrients into receiving waters, potentially affecting aquatic habitats. The facility operates under an MS4 permit that requires best management practices to minimize these impacts and protect water quality.