Overview
Former Adams' Texaco is an operational stormwater outfall in Heflin, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from a former commercial site under local and federal regulations.
Former Adams' Texaco is a stormwater outfall located at 6326 Alabama Highway 46 in Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure for a former commercial property, handling runoff from the site to prevent flooding and control pollution. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) regulations may apply depending on the local jurisdiction. The facility's primary function is to discharge stormwater from the site into receiving waters, with typical controls for sediment and pollutants. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from a former commercial property, which may have historical contamination concerns. Proper operation helps protect local water quality in the surrounding watershed, supporting community and ecological health in the Heflin area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Cleburne County, Alabama, within the Tallapoosa River watershed. Stormwater runoff from former commercial sites like this can carry pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediments. Local water bodies may be sensitive to urban runoff, and regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize impacts through best management practices and permit compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Former Adams' Texaco is located at 6326 Alabama Highway 46 in Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall, designed to discharge stormwater runoff from the former commercial property into receiving waters.
In the United States, stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act, typically through NPDES permits. Depending on the location, MS4 permits may also apply.
Former commercial sites like gas stations may have historical contamination. Proper stormwater management prevents pollutants from entering waterways, protecting water quality and ecosystems.
The facility is operational, actively managing stormwater runoff from the site.
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