DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES Stormwater Outfall, Huntsville, Alabama

DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES is a stormwater outfall located at 2906 MCJOHN CIRCLE in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the school grounds. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the Huntsville area. Stormwater outfalls like this one are regulated under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the United States. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Facilities such as DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES must comply with stormwater pollution prevention plans and may be subject to monitoring requirements to ensure runoff does not harm local water bodies. The outfall discharges stormwater from the school property, which may include runoff from parking lots, roofs, and landscaped areas. Proper management of this runoff is important to prevent pollutants like sediment, oil, and fertilizers from entering nearby streams or rivers. The facility contributes to the local stormwater management system, helping to reduce flooding and protect water quality in the Huntsville area.

Huntsville is located in the Tennessee Valley region, which experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall. Stormwater runoff from urban and suburban areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local waterways. The outfall from DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which is an important water resource for the region. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in this watershed.