FLAT CREEK TRANSPORTATION Stormwater Outfall, Kinston, Alabama

FLAT CREEK TRANSPORTATION is a stormwater outfall located at 21477 Highway 52 in Kinston, Alabama, within Coffee County. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, playing a key role in local drainage and flood control. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. In Alabama, stormwater management is regulated through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES MS4 program. This facility likely operates under a general permit for stormwater discharges, requiring compliance with water quality standards and best management practices to minimize pollution from runoff. The outfall may serve an urban or transportation-related catchment, given its location on a highway. The environmental significance of FLAT CREEK TRANSPORTATION lies in its contribution to managing stormwater runoff in Coffee County. Proper operation helps reduce flooding risks and protects local water bodies from pollutants carried by runoff. The facility's performance is tied to the health of nearby streams and rivers, making its regulatory compliance important for regional water quality.

The stormwater outfall discharges into local waterways in Coffee County, Alabama, which are part of the larger Choctawhatchee River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. The outfall may receive runoff from transportation infrastructure and surrounding land uses, potentially carrying pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals. Compliance with NPDES MS4 permit requirements is essential to minimize impacts on aquatic ecosystems and downstream water bodies.