Overview
COUNTRY COOLER is a stormwater outfall in Albertville, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharge management.
COUNTRY COOLER is a stormwater outfall located at 5685 Alabama Highway 205 North in Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from its catchment area, discharging into local waterways under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. As a stormwater outfall, COUNTRY COOLER is part of a network designed to control flooding and reduce pollutant loads from urban and industrial runoff. The facility's operational status is active, and it likely serves an industrial or commercial catchment given its location along a state highway. Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities and industrial facilities, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices. The environmental significance of COUNTRY COOLER lies in its role in protecting downstream water quality in the Tennessee River basin. Proper management of stormwater outfalls helps mitigate erosion, sedimentation, and contamination from urban runoff, supporting the ecological health of local streams and rivers. The facility contributes to community resilience by managing stormwater volumes during rain events.
Environmental context
The facility discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Stormwater runoff from industrial and transportation corridors can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program is critical to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
COUNTRY COOLER is located at 5685 Alabama Highway 205 North, Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama, United States.
COUNTRY COOLER is a stormwater outfall, which is a discharge point for stormwater runoff from a catchment area.
As a stormwater outfall in the United States, COUNTRY COOLER operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama help manage runoff from urban and industrial areas to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to waterways, supporting compliance with state and federal water quality standards.
COUNTRY COOLER discharges stormwater into the Tennessee River watershed, where it can affect water quality and aquatic habitats. Proper management is essential to minimize pollution from runoff.
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