Overview
CULLMAN BIN is an operational stormwater outfall located in Cullman, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater discharge in an urban catchment under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
CULLMAN BIN is a stormwater outfall facility located at 111 Cupp Road in Cullman, Alabama, United States. It operates within the city of Cullman, serving as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding urban area. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) infrastructure managed by local authorities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. As a Phase II small MS4 community, Cullman must implement stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The outfall likely handles runoff from residential, commercial, and industrial areas within the city. Stormwater outfalls like CULLMAN BIN play a critical role in managing urban runoff, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and pathogens into receiving waters. Proper operation and maintenance help protect local water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility contributes to the community's stormwater management goals and compliance with federal regulations.
Environmental context
Cullman, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into local waterways that may be sensitive to urban pollutants. Under the Clean Water Act, the facility must comply with NPDES MS4 permit requirements to control pollution from stormwater discharges. The urban catchment includes residential, commercial, and light industrial areas, which can contribute contaminants such as sediment, nutrients, and bacteria.
Frequently asked questions
CULLMAN BIN is located at 111 Cupp Road in Cullman, Alabama, United States, with coordinates 34.116801 N, -86.860612 W.
CULLMAN BIN is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the urban area of Cullman, Alabama, into local waterways.
CULLMAN BIN operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements for stormwater discharges.
Cullman is a Phase II small MS4 community, meaning it must implement a stormwater management program to reduce pollution from runoff, including public education, illicit discharge detection, and construction site controls.
Stormwater outfalls manage runoff that may contain sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, oil and grease, bacteria, and other pollutants from urban surfaces.
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