DEER VALLEY HOME BUILDERS, INC. PLANT #2 Stormwater Outfall in Sulligent, Alabama

DEER VALLEY HOME BUILDERS, INC. PLANT #2 is a stormwater outfall located at 7668 US Highway 278 in Sulligent, Lamar County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, likely associated with residential or commercial development activities. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges are typically regulated through MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permits, which require controls to reduce pollutant loads. The facility's location in a rural county suggests it may be subject to Phase II MS4 requirements if part of a small municipal system. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to affect local water quality. Discharges from stormwater outfalls can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into receiving waters. Proper management and compliance with permit conditions are essential to minimize impacts on downstream water bodies and aquatic ecosystems.

The facility is located in Lamar County, Alabama, a rural area with mixed agricultural and forested land use. Stormwater runoff from such areas can carry sediment, fertilizers, and pesticides into local streams and rivers. The outfall likely discharges to a tributary of the Tombigbee River basin, which is part of the larger Mobile Bay watershed. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, flooding, and degradation of aquatic habitats in this region.