CITY OF PRATTVILLE LANDFILL Stormwater Outfall, Prattville, Alabama

CITY OF PRATTVILLE LANDFILL is a stormwater outfall located at 802 County Road 4 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the landfill area into local waterways, operating under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit framework. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in Prattville, a city in central Alabama. Stormwater outfalls at landfill sites require careful management to prevent contamination of receiving waters. The facility likely operates under an NPDES permit for industrial stormwater discharges, which mandates monitoring and best management practices. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from a landfill, which can contain pollutants such as heavy metals, nutrients, and organic compounds. Proper operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Alabama River basin, supporting local ecosystems and community water resources.

The facility discharges into the Alabama River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Landfill stormwater runoff can carry pollutants that may impair water quality if not properly managed. The site is subject to EPA's NPDES stormwater regulations for industrial facilities, requiring controls to minimize pollutant discharge.