D. L. Stanford Grocery Stormwater Outfall, Lamar County, Alabama

D. L. Stanford Grocery is a stormwater outfall located at 51382 Highway 17 South in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. This facility handles stormwater runoff from a commercial grocery operation, contributing to local drainage management in a rural area of western Alabama. As a stormwater outfall, the facility operates under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework. Stormwater discharges from commercial properties are typically regulated under Phase II of the NPDES program, which requires permits for small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) and certain industrial activities. The facility's location in Lamar County places it within a region where stormwater management focuses on protecting local water bodies from runoff-related pollutants. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from a commercial site, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and nutrients. Proper operation helps maintain water quality in receiving streams and complies with Clean Water Act requirements. The facility supports community drainage infrastructure and reduces flood risk in the surrounding area.

Lamar County, Alabama, is a rural area with a mix of agricultural and forested land. Stormwater runoff from commercial sites like D. L. Stanford Grocery can introduce pollutants such as sediment, hydrocarbons, and nutrients into local waterways. The region's water bodies may be sensitive to such inputs, making proper stormwater management essential for protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.