DIXIE GAS STATION NO. 15 Stormwater Outfall, York, Alabama

DIXIE GAS STATION NO. 15 is a stormwater outfall located at 101 South Broad Street in York, Sumter County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a commercial gas station site, contributing to local drainage and flood control in the area. As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the Clean Water Act. Stormwater discharges from industrial and commercial sites are typically regulated through NPDES permits, which require best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility's location in a small municipality suggests it may be subject to Phase II MS4 requirements if the city operates a regulated small municipal separate storm sewer system. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to discharge stormwater into local water bodies. Proper management of runoff from gas stations is important due to potential pollutants such as oil, grease, and heavy metals. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively managing stormwater, helping to protect water quality in the surrounding area.

York, Alabama, is located in the Black Belt region, characterized by clay soils and agricultural land. Stormwater runoff from commercial sites like gas stations can carry pollutants such as hydrocarbons, sediments, and nutrients into nearby streams and rivers. The area's water bodies may be sensitive to such inputs, making proper stormwater management critical for maintaining local water quality and aquatic habitat.