Overview
CROSSROADS CHURCH II AML is an operational stormwater outfall in Lynn, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff in Winston County under the US EPA NPDES MS4 regulatory framework.
CROSSROADS CHURCH II AML is a stormwater outfall located in Lynn, Alabama, United States. It serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff in the Winston County area, operating 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, this facility is part of the infrastructure designed to convey stormwater from urban or industrial catchments to receiving waters. In Alabama, stormwater management is critical due to the state's varied geography and climate, which includes frequent heavy rainfall events. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively managing stormwater flows. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in preventing localized flooding and controlling the quality of runoff discharged into nearby water bodies. Proper operation helps mitigate pollution from urban runoff, which can carry sediments, nutrients, and other contaminants. The facility contributes to the community's resilience against stormwater-related issues.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in Winston County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate characterized by significant rainfall, especially during spring and summer. Stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into receiving waters. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal storm sewer systems to protect water quality. The local water bodies may be sensitive to urban runoff, making proper stormwater management essential for maintaining ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
CROSSROADS CHURCH II AML is located in Lynn, Winston County, Alabama, United States, approximately 0.6 miles north on CR-353 from the intersection with AL-.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment area, helping to manage stormwater and reduce flooding risks.
Stormwater outfalls in the US are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems to protect water quality.
Common pollutants include sediment, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), heavy metals, oil and grease, pesticides, and pathogens from urban and industrial areas.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding, prevents erosion, and improves water quality by controlling the discharge of pollutants into rivers, lakes, and streams.
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