Overview
Former Britton Oil Station #7110 is a stormwater outfall in Attalla, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment area.
Former Britton Oil Station #7110 is a stormwater outfall located at 929 5th Avenue NE in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in the region, handling runoff from an area previously used as an oil station. As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for controlling the quality and quantity of runoff entering local waterways, particularly in areas with industrial history. The facility's location in Attalla places it within the Black Warrior River watershed, where stormwater management is important for protecting water quality. Proper operation of this outfall helps mitigate the impacts of urban and industrial runoff on downstream ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Attalla, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River basin. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments. The outfall discharges into local waterways that eventually reach the Black Warrior River, which is a significant water resource for the region. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of water quality and to comply with Clean Water Act requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Former Britton Oil Station #7110 is located at 929 5th Avenue NE in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from a former industrial site, helping to control flooding and reduce pollutant loads to local waterways.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems to protect water quality.
Industrial stormwater runoff can contain pollutants such as oil and grease, heavy metals, sediments, and chemicals from past industrial activities, which must be managed to prevent water quality impairment.
Proper stormwater management reduces the influx of pollutants and sediment into the Black Warrior River, protecting aquatic habitats, drinking water sources, and recreational uses.
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