EAVES GROCERY Stormwater Outfall, Elkmont, Alabama | United States

EAVES GROCERY is a stormwater outfall located at 20420 Upper Fort Hampton Road in Elkmont, Alabama, within Limestone County. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, playing a key role in managing local drainage and preventing flooding. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. Stormwater outfalls like EAVES GROCERY are typically part of municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) that collect and discharge stormwater into local water bodies. In Alabama, these systems are regulated to control pollution and protect water quality. The facility's location in a rural area suggests it handles runoff from agricultural or residential land uses, which may involve managing sediment and nutrients. The environmental significance of EAVES GROCERY lies in its role in maintaining the health of local waterways. Proper stormwater management helps reduce erosion, flooding, and the transport of pollutants into streams and rivers. The facility contributes to the community's resilience against storm events and supports compliance with water quality standards.

The stormwater outfall at EAVES GROCERY discharges into local water bodies in Limestone County, which are part of the Tennessee River basin. The area's agricultural and rural land use can contribute sediment, fertilizers, and pesticides to stormwater runoff. Effective management of this outfall is important to prevent impairment of receiving waters and to meet the goals of the Clean Water Act.