GFL - Montgomery Collections Stormwater Outfall, Montgomery, Alabama

GFL - Montgomery Collections is a stormwater outfall located at 1121 Wilbanks St in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. It operates within the urban infrastructure of Montgomery County, managing stormwater runoff from the surrounding area. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a role in conveying collected stormwater to receiving waters, typically under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program. This facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which governs stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) in the United States. Montgomery, as an urbanized area, is likely subject to Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's NAICS code 562111 indicates solid waste collection, suggesting a connection to waste management operations that may influence stormwater quality. Environmental significance of this outfall relates to its discharge into local water bodies, which may be impaired by urban runoff containing pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. Proper management of stormwater from this outfall helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the Alabama River basin. The facility's operational status ensures continued compliance with local stormwater regulations and contributes to community flood control and water quality goals.

Montgomery, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. The outfall discharges into the Alabama River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water. Urban runoff from Montgomery can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, and nutrients, potentially impacting downstream water bodies. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices.